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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.96, 62.96 and 17.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.96, 62.96 and 17.93 is: 26.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.96 : 62.96 = 17.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.96/62.96 = 17.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.96x = 62.96 × 17.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.96x = 1,128.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,128.47/41.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.90

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