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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.70, 62.60 and 24.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.70, 62.60 and 24.58 is: 36.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.70 : 62.60 = 24.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.70/62.60 = 24.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.70x = 62.60 × 24.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.70x = 1,538.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,538.66/41.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.90

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