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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.29, 36.29 and 17.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.29, 36.29 and 17.99 is: 24.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.29 : 36.29 = 17.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.29/36.29 = 17.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.29x = 36.29 × 17.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.29x = 652.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652.86/26.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.83

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