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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.24, 56.90 and 23.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.24, 56.90 and 23.99 is: 33.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.24 : 56.90 = 23.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.24/56.90 = 23.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.24x = 56.90 × 23.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.24x = 1,365.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,365.03/41.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.10

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