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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.75, 26.61 and 17.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.75, 26.61 and 17.39 is: 26.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.75 : 26.61 = 17.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.75/26.61 = 17.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.75x = 26.61 × 17.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.75x = 462.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462.75/17.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.07

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