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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.38, 26.08 and 10.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.38, 26.08 and 10.26 is: 15.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.38 : 26.08 = 10.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.38/26.08 = 10.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.38x = 26.08 × 10.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.38x = 267.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267.58/17.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.40

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