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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.76, 62.61 and 17.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.76, 62.61 and 17.70 is: 26.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.76 : 62.61 = 17.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.76/62.61 = 17.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.76x = 62.61 × 17.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.76x = 1,108.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,108.20/41.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.54

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