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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.68, 39.96 and 17.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.68, 39.96 and 17.62 is: 26.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.68 : 39.96 = 17.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.68/39.96 = 17.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.68x = 39.96 × 17.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.68x = 704.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704.10/26.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.39

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