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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.41, 62.04 and 24.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.41, 62.04 and 24.25 is: 36.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.41 : 62.04 = 24.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.41/62.04 = 24.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.41x = 62.04 × 24.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.41x = 1,504.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,504.47/41.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.33

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