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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.11, 36.02 and 17.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.11, 36.02 and 17.93 is: 24.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.11 : 36.02 = 17.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.11/36.02 = 17.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.11x = 36.02 × 17.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.11x = 645.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645.57/26.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.73

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