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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.14, 39.19 and 17.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.14, 39.19 and 17.17 is: 25.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.14 : 39.19 = 17.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.14/39.19 = 17.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.14x = 39.19 × 17.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.14x = 672.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672.89/26.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.74

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