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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.05, 35.93 and 17.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.05, 35.93 and 17.86 is: 24.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.05 : 35.93 = 17.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.05/35.93 = 17.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.05x = 35.93 × 17.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.05x = 641.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641.71/26.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.63

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