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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.66, 94 and 17.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.66, 94 and 17.01 is: 25.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.66 : 94 = 17.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.66/94 = 17.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.66x = 94 × 17.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.66x = 1,598.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598.94/62.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.52

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