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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.30, 39.46 and 17.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.30, 39.46 and 17.28 is: 25.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.30 : 39.46 = 17.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.30/39.46 = 17.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.30x = 39.46 × 17.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.30x = 681.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681.87/26.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.93

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