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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.53, 39.76 and 17.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.53, 39.76 and 17.37 is: 26.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.53 : 39.76 = 17.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.53/39.76 = 17.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.53x = 39.76 × 17.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.53x = 690.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690.59/26.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.03

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