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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.76, 36.90 and 17.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.76, 36.90 and 17.55 is: 24.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.76 : 36.90 = 17.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.76/36.90 = 17.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.76x = 36.90 × 17.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.76x = 647.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647.60/26.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.20

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