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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.25, 39.28 and 17.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.25, 39.28 and 17.68 is: 26.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.25 : 39.28 = 17.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.25/39.28 = 17.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.25x = 39.28 × 17.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.25x = 694.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694.19/26.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.45

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