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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.22, 61.79 and 17.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.22, 61.79 and 17.15 is: 25.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.22 : 61.79 = 17.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.22/61.79 = 17.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.22x = 61.79 × 17.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.22x = 1,059.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,059.30/41.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.70

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