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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.52, 55.89 and 24.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.52, 55.89 and 24.14 is: 33.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.52 : 55.89 = 24.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.52/55.89 = 24.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.52x = 55.89 × 24.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.52x = 1,348.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,348.91/40.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.29

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