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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.51, 55.90 and 24.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.51, 55.90 and 24.97 is: 34.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.51 : 55.90 = 24.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.51/55.90 = 24.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.51x = 55.90 × 24.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.51x = 1,395.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,395.59/40.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.45

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