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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.28, 39.43 and 9.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.28, 39.43 and 9.17 is: 13.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.28 : 39.43 = 9.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.28/39.43 = 9.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.28x = 39.43 × 9.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.28x = 361.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361.57/26.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.76

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