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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.63, 62.45 and 17.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.63, 62.45 and 17.58 is: 26.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.63 : 62.45 = 17.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.63/62.45 = 17.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.63x = 62.45 × 17.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.63x = 1,097.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,097.85/41.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.37

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