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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.43, 36.45 and 17.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.43, 36.45 and 17.22 is: 23.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.43 : 36.45 = 17.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.43/36.45 = 17.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.43x = 36.45 × 17.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.43x = 627.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627.81/26.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.76

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