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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.46, 36.50 and 17.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.46, 36.50 and 17.12 is: 23.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.46 : 36.50 = 17.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.46/36.50 = 17.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.46x = 36.50 × 17.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.46x = 624.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624.88/26.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.62

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