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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.09, 35.98 and 17.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.09, 35.98 and 17.89 is: 24.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.09 : 35.98 = 17.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.09/35.98 = 17.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.09x = 35.98 × 17.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.09x = 643.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643.55/26.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.67

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