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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.33, 62 and 17.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.33, 62 and 17.29 is: 25.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.33 : 62 = 17.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.33/62 = 17.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.33x = 62 × 17.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.33x = 1,071.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,071.98/41.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.94

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