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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.49, 39.84 and 17.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.49, 39.84 and 17.49 is: 26.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.49 : 39.84 = 17.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.49/39.84 = 17.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.49x = 39.84 × 17.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.49x = 696.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696.80/26.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.30

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