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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.45, 36.49 and 17.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.45, 36.49 and 17.23 is: 23.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.45 : 36.49 = 17.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.45/36.49 = 17.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.45x = 36.49 × 17.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.45x = 628.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628.72/26.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.77

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