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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.17, 61.74 and 16.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.17, 61.74 and 16.80 is: 25.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.17 : 61.74 = 16.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.17/61.74 = 16.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.17x = 61.74 × 16.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.17x = 1,036.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,036.84/41.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.19

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