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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.56, 57.34 and 24.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.56, 57.34 and 24.31 is: 33.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.56 : 57.34 = 24.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.56/57.34 = 24.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.56x = 57.34 × 24.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.56x = 1,393.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,393.65/41.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.54

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