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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.69, 60.99 and 17.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.69, 60.99 and 17.83 is: 26.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.69 : 60.99 = 17.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.69/60.99 = 17.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.69x = 60.99 × 17.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.69x = 1,087.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087.46/40.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.72

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