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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.17, 56.81 and 24.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.17, 56.81 and 24.80 is: 34.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.17 : 56.81 = 24.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.17/56.81 = 24.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.17x = 56.81 × 24.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.17x = 1,408.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,408.67/41.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.22

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