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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.38, 36.37 and 17.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.38, 36.37 and 17.63 is: 24.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.38 : 36.37 = 17.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.38/36.37 = 17.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.38x = 36.37 × 17.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.38x = 641.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641.42/26.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.32

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