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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.88, 57.80 and 24.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.88, 57.80 and 24.63 is: 33.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.88 : 57.80 = 24.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.88/57.80 = 24.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.88x = 57.80 × 24.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.88x = 1,423.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,423.61/41.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.99

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