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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.97, 56.54 and 24.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.97, 56.54 and 24.60 is: 33.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.97 : 56.54 = 24.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.97/56.54 = 24.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.97x = 56.54 × 24.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.97x = 1,390.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,390.68/40.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.94

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