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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.70, 62.50 and 17.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.70, 62.50 and 17.66 is: 26.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.70 : 62.50 = 17.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.70/62.50 = 17.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.70x = 62.50 × 17.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.70x = 1,103.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,103.75/41.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.47

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