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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.49, 26.09 and 17.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.49, 26.09 and 17.24 is: 25.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.49 : 26.09 = 17.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.49/26.09 = 17.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.49x = 26.09 × 17.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.49x = 449.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449.57/17.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.70

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