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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.94, 62.97 and 17.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.94, 62.97 and 17.91 is: 26.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.94 : 62.97 = 17.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.94/62.97 = 17.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.94x = 62.97 × 17.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.94x = 1,127.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,127.79/41.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.89

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