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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.95, 62.88 and 17.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.95, 62.88 and 17.88 is: 26.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.95 : 62.88 = 17.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.95/62.88 = 17.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.95x = 62.88 × 17.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.95x = 1,124.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,124.29/41.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.80

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