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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.52, 62.26 and 17.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.52, 62.26 and 17.48 is: 26.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.52 : 62.26 = 17.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.52/62.26 = 17.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.52x = 62.26 × 17.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.52x = 1,088.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,088.30/41.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.21

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