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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.69, 94.03 and 17.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.69, 94.03 and 17.03 is: 25.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.69 : 94.03 = 17.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.69/94.03 = 17.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.69x = 94.03 × 17.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.69x = 1,601.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601.52/62.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.55

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