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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.14, 61.66 and 24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.14, 61.66 and 24 is: 35.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.14 : 61.66 = 24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.14/61.66 = 24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.14x = 61.66 × 24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.14x = 1,479.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,479.84/41.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.97

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