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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.73, 62.57 and 17.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.73, 62.57 and 17.69 is: 26.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.73 : 62.57 = 17.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.73/62.57 = 17.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.73x = 62.57 × 17.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.73x = 1,106.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,106.46/41.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.51

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