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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.34, 39.52 and 17.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.34, 39.52 and 17.30 is: 25.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.34 : 39.52 = 17.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.34/39.52 = 17.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.34x = 39.52 × 17.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.34x = 683.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683.70/26.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.96

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