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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.71, 36.84 and 17.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.71, 36.84 and 17.51 is: 24.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.71 : 36.84 = 17.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.71/36.84 = 17.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.71x = 36.84 × 17.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.71x = 645.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645.07/26.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.15

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