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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.69, 62.58 and 17.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.69, 62.58 and 17.66 is: 26.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.69 : 62.58 = 17.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.69/62.58 = 17.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.69x = 62.58 × 17.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.69x = 1,105.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,105.16/41.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.51

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