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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.22, 61.80 and 17.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.22, 61.80 and 17.17 is: 25.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.22 : 61.80 = 17.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.22/61.80 = 17.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.22x = 61.80 × 17.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.22x = 1,060.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,060.89/41.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.74

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