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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.15, 61.67 and 24.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.15, 61.67 and 24.04 is: 36.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.15 : 61.67 = 24.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.15/61.67 = 24.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.15x = 61.67 × 24.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.15x = 1,482.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,482.45/41.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.02

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