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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.97, 62.91 and 17.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.97, 62.91 and 17.93 is: 26.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.97 : 62.91 = 17.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.97/62.91 = 17.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.97x = 62.91 × 17.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.97x = 1,127.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,127.66/41.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.87

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