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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.53, 55.92 and 24.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.53, 55.92 and 24.99 is: 34.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.53 : 55.92 = 24.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.53/55.92 = 24.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.53x = 55.92 × 24.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.53x = 1,397.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,397.44/40.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.48

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