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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.69, 56.12 and 24.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.69, 56.12 and 24.31 is: 33.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.69 : 56.12 = 24.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.69/56.12 = 24.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.69x = 56.12 × 24.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.69x = 1,364.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,364.00/40.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.53

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