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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.74, 26.40 and 17.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.74, 26.40 and 17.24 is: 25.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.74 : 26.40 = 17.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.74/26.40 = 17.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.74x = 26.40 × 17.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.74x = 455.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455.14/17.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.66

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