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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.02, 56.62 and 24.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.02, 56.62 and 24.64 is: 34.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.02 : 56.62 = 24.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.02/56.62 = 24.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.02x = 56.62 × 24.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.02x = 1,395.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,395.12/41.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.01

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