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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.85, 62.73 and 17.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.85, 62.73 and 17.79 is: 26.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.85 : 62.73 = 17.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.85/62.73 = 17.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.85x = 62.73 × 17.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.85x = 1,115.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,115.97/41.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.67

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