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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.68, 39.99 and 17.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.68, 39.99 and 17.02 is: 25.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.68 : 39.99 = 17.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.68/39.99 = 17.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.68x = 39.99 × 17.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.68x = 680.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680.67/26.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.51

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