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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.52, 36.59 and 17.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.52, 36.59 and 17.31 is: 23.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.52 : 36.59 = 17.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.52/36.59 = 17.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.52x = 36.59 × 17.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.52x = 633.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633.37/26.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.88

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