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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.35, 60.54 and 17.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.35, 60.54 and 17.54 is: 26.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.35 : 60.54 = 17.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.35/60.54 = 17.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.35x = 60.54 × 17.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.35x = 1,061.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,061.87/40.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.32

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