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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.93, 62.97 and 24.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.93, 62.97 and 24.83 is: 37.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.93 : 62.97 = 24.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.93/62.97 = 24.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.93x = 62.97 × 24.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.93x = 1,563.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,563.55/41.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.29

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