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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.56, 62.34 and 17.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.56, 62.34 and 17.50 is: 26.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.56 : 62.34 = 17.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.56/62.34 = 17.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.56x = 62.34 × 17.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.56x = 1,090.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,090.95/41.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.25

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