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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.66, 60.92 and 17.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.66, 60.92 and 17.82 is: 26.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.66 : 60.92 = 17.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.66/60.92 = 17.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.66x = 60.92 × 17.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.66x = 1,085.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,085.59/40.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.70

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