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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.10, 36.04 and 17.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.10, 36.04 and 17.81 is: 24.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.10 : 36.04 = 17.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.10/36.04 = 17.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.10x = 36.04 × 17.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.10x = 641.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641.87/26.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.59

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