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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.05, 38.98 and 17.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.05, 38.98 and 17.10 is: 25.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.05 : 38.98 = 17.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.05/38.98 = 17.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.05x = 38.98 × 17.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.05x = 666.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666.47/26.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.59

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