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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.98, 61.56 and 24.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.98, 61.56 and 24.77 is: 37.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.98 : 61.56 = 24.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.98/61.56 = 24.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.98x = 61.56 × 24.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.98x = 1,524.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,524.84/40.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.21

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