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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.65, 60.82 and 24.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.65, 60.82 and 24.41 is: 36.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.65 : 60.82 = 24.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.65/60.82 = 24.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.65x = 60.82 × 24.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.65x = 1,484.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,484.71/40.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.52

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