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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.70, 62.46 and 24.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.70, 62.46 and 24.54 is: 36.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.70 : 62.46 = 24.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.70/62.46 = 24.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.70x = 62.46 × 24.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.70x = 1,532.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,532.77/41.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.76

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