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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.69, 61.09 and 24.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.69, 61.09 and 24.46 is: 36.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.69 : 61.09 = 24.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.69/61.09 = 24.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.69x = 61.09 × 24.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.69x = 1,494.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,494.14/40.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.72

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