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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.74, 36.88 and 17.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.74, 36.88 and 17.04 is: 23.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.74 : 36.88 = 17.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.74/36.88 = 17.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.74x = 36.88 × 17.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.74x = 628.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628.44/26.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.50

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