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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.98, 56.52 and 24.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.98, 56.52 and 24.59 is: 33.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.98 : 56.52 = 24.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.98/56.52 = 24.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.98x = 56.52 × 24.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.98x = 1,389.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,389.83/40.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.91

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