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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.06, 61.57 and 17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.06, 61.57 and 17 is: 25.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.06 : 61.57 = 17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.06/61.57 = 17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.06x = 61.57 × 17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.06x = 1,046.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,046.69/41.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.49

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