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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.97, 61.47 and 16.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.97, 61.47 and 16.94 is: 25.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.97 : 61.47 = 16.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.97/61.47 = 16.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.97x = 61.47 × 16.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.97x = 1,041.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,041.30/40.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.42

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