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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.71, 56.17 and 24.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.71, 56.17 and 24.11 is: 33.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.71 : 56.17 = 24.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.71/56.17 = 24.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.71x = 56.17 × 24.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.71x = 1,354.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,354.18/40.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.27

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