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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.30, 36.31 and 17.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.30, 36.31 and 17.09 is: 23.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.30 : 36.31 = 17.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.30/36.31 = 17.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.30x = 36.31 × 17.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.30x = 620.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620.54/26.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.59

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