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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.70, 36.84 and 17.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.70, 36.84 and 17.01 is: 23.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.70 : 36.84 = 17.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.70/36.84 = 17.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.70x = 36.84 × 17.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.70x = 626.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626.45/26.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.46

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