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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.19, 39.24 and 17.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.19, 39.24 and 17.15 is: 25.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.19 : 39.24 = 17.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.19/39.24 = 17.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.19x = 39.24 × 17.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.19x = 672.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672.77/26.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.69

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