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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.65, 40.01 and 17.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.65, 40.01 and 17.65 is: 26.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.65 : 40.01 = 17.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.65/40.01 = 17.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.65x = 40.01 × 17.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.65x = 706.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706.18/26.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.50

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