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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.50, 39.68 and 17.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.50, 39.68 and 17.44 is: 26.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.50 : 39.68 = 17.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.50/39.68 = 17.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.50x = 39.68 × 17.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.50x = 692.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692.02/26.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.11

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