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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.63, 60.88 and 17.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.63, 60.88 and 17.77 is: 26.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.63 : 60.88 = 17.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.63/60.88 = 17.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.63x = 60.88 × 17.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.63x = 1,081.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,081.84/40.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.63

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