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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.47, 36.51 and 17.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.47, 36.51 and 17.25 is: 23.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.47 : 36.51 = 17.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.47/36.51 = 17.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.47x = 36.51 × 17.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.47x = 629.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629.61/26.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.79

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