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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.33, 62.12 and 24.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.33, 62.12 and 24.24 is: 36.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.33 : 62.12 = 24.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.33/62.12 = 24.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.33x = 62.12 × 24.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.33x = 1,505.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,505.79/41.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.43

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