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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.61, 26.05 and 17.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.61, 26.05 and 17.61 is: 26.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.61 : 26.05 = 17.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.61/26.05 = 17.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.61x = 26.05 × 17.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.61x = 458.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458.81/17.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.05

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