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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.24, 56.91 and 24.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.24, 56.91 and 24.87 is: 34.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.24 : 56.91 = 24.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.24/56.91 = 24.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.24x = 56.91 × 24.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.24x = 1,415.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,415.59/41.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.32

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