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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.91, 94.37 and 17.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.91, 94.37 and 17.28 is: 25.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.91 : 94.37 = 17.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.91/94.37 = 17.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.91x = 94.37 × 17.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.91x = 1,630.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,630.34/62.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.91

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