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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.94, 61.51 and 24.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.94, 61.51 and 24.74 is: 37.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.94 : 61.51 = 24.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.94/61.51 = 24.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.94x = 61.51 × 24.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.94x = 1,521.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,521.45/40.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.17

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