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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.94, 57.87 and 24.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.94, 57.87 and 24.45 is: 33.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.94 : 57.87 = 24.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.94/57.87 = 24.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.94x = 57.87 × 24.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.94x = 1,414.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,414.92/41.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.74

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