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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.79, 62.69 and 17.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.79, 62.69 and 17.73 is: 26.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.79 : 62.69 = 17.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.79/62.69 = 17.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.79x = 62.69 × 17.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.79x = 1,111.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,111.09/41.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.59

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