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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.19, 36.17 and 17.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.19, 36.17 and 17.00 is: 23.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.19 : 36.17 = 17.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.19/36.17 = 17.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.19x = 36.17 × 17.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.19x = 614.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614.62/26.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.47

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