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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.12, 36.08 and 17.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.12, 36.08 and 17.50 is: 24.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.12 : 36.08 = 17.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.12/36.08 = 17.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.12x = 36.08 × 17.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.12x = 631.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631.40/26.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.17

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