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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.26, 56.92 and 24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.26, 56.92 and 24 is: 33.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.26 : 56.92 = 24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.26/56.92 = 24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.26x = 56.92 × 24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.26x = 1,366.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,366.08/41.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.11

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