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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.81, 62.67 and 24.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.81, 62.67 and 24.66 is: 36.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.81 : 62.67 = 24.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.81/62.67 = 24.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.81x = 62.67 × 24.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.81x = 1,545.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,545.51/41.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.97

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