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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.92, 57.66 and 40.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.92, 57.66 and 40.24 is: 55.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.92 : 57.66 = 40.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.92/57.66 = 40.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.92x = 57.66 × 40.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.92x = 2,320.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,320.24/41.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.35

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