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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.78, 36.94 and 17.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.78, 36.94 and 17.06 is: 23.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.78 : 36.94 = 17.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.78/36.94 = 17.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.78x = 36.94 × 17.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.78x = 630.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630.20/26.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.53

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