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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.91, 61.28 and 24.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.91, 61.28 and 24.85 is: 37.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.91 : 61.28 = 24.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.91/61.28 = 24.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.91x = 61.28 × 24.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.91x = 1,522.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,522.38/40.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.21

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