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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.42, 36.43 and 17.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.42, 36.43 and 17.66 is: 24.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.42 : 36.43 = 17.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.42/36.43 = 17.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.42x = 36.43 × 17.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.42x = 643.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643.35/26.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.35

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