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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.54, 62.26 and 17.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.54, 62.26 and 17.46 is: 26.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.54 : 62.26 = 17.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.54/62.26 = 17.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.54x = 62.26 × 17.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.54x = 1,087.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087.06/41.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.17

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