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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.51, 36.59 and 17.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.51, 36.59 and 17.76 is: 24.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.51 : 36.59 = 17.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.51/36.59 = 17.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.51x = 36.59 × 17.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.51x = 649.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649.75/26.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.51

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