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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.12, 35.99 and 17.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.12, 35.99 and 17.37 is: 23.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.12 : 35.99 = 17.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.12/35.99 = 17.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.12x = 35.99 × 17.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.12x = 624.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624.99/26.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.92

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