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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.55, 57.34 and 24.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.55, 57.34 and 24.95 is: 34.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.55 : 57.34 = 24.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.55/57.34 = 24.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.55x = 57.34 × 24.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.55x = 1,430.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,430.82/41.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.44

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