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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.77, 56.25 and 24.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.77, 56.25 and 24.40 is: 33.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.77 : 56.25 = 24.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.77/56.25 = 24.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.77x = 56.25 × 24.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.77x = 1,372.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,372.50/40.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.66

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