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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.03, 38.94 and 17.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.03, 38.94 and 17.45 is: 26.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.03 : 38.94 = 17.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.03/38.94 = 17.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.03x = 38.94 × 17.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.03x = 679.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679.31/26.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.10

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