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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.40, 26.06 and 10.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.40, 26.06 and 10.26 is: 15.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.40 : 26.06 = 10.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.40/26.06 = 10.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.40x = 26.06 × 10.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.40x = 267.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267.38/17.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.37

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