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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.26, 39.39 and 17.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.26, 39.39 and 17.24 is: 25.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.26 : 39.39 = 17.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.26/39.39 = 17.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.26x = 39.39 × 17.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.26x = 679.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679.08/26.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.86

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