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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.69, 36.80 and 17.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.69, 36.80 and 17.95 is: 24.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.69 : 36.80 = 17.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.69/36.80 = 17.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.69x = 36.80 × 17.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.69x = 660.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660.29/26.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.74

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