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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.23, 39.33 and 17.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.23, 39.33 and 17.18 is: 25.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.23 : 39.33 = 17.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.23/39.33 = 17.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.23x = 39.33 × 17.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.23x = 675.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675.69/26.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.76

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