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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.14, 36.06 and 17.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.14, 36.06 and 17.95 is: 24.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.14 : 36.06 = 17.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.14/36.06 = 17.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.14x = 36.06 × 17.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.14x = 647.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647.28/26.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.76

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