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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.80, 36.99 and 17.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.80, 36.99 and 17.10 is: 23.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.80 : 36.99 = 17.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.80/36.99 = 17.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.80x = 36.99 × 17.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.80x = 632.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632.53/26.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.60

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