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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.39, 57.09 and 24.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.39, 57.09 and 24.13 is: 33.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.39 : 57.09 = 24.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.39/57.09 = 24.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.39x = 57.09 × 24.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.39x = 1,377.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,377.58/41.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.28

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