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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.64, 39.91 and 17.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.64, 39.91 and 17.62 is: 26.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.64 : 39.91 = 17.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.64/39.91 = 17.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.64x = 39.91 × 17.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.64x = 703.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703.21/26.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.40

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