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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.08, 35.96 and 17.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.08, 35.96 and 17.44 is: 24.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.08 : 35.96 = 17.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.08/35.96 = 17.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.08x = 35.96 × 17.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.08x = 627.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627.14/26.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.05

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