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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.27, 39.40 and 17.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.27, 39.40 and 17.31 is: 25.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.27 : 39.40 = 17.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.27/39.40 = 17.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.27x = 39.40 × 17.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.27x = 682.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682.01/26.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.96

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