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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.26, 39.28 and 17.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.26, 39.28 and 17.18 is: 25.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.26 : 39.28 = 17.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.26/39.28 = 17.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.26x = 39.28 × 17.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.26x = 674.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674.83/26.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.70

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