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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.78, 36.96 and 17.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.78, 36.96 and 17.07 is: 23.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.78 : 36.96 = 17.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.78/36.96 = 17.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.78x = 36.96 × 17.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.78x = 630.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630.91/26.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.56

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