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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.61, 36.73 and 17.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.61, 36.73 and 17.41 is: 24.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.61 : 36.73 = 17.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.61/36.73 = 17.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.61x = 36.73 × 17.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.61x = 639.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639.47/26.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.03

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