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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.06, 39.03 and 17.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.06, 39.03 and 17.03 is: 25.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.06 : 39.03 = 17.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.06/39.03 = 17.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.06x = 39.03 × 17.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.06x = 664.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664.49/26.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.50

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