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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.84, 39.97 and 26.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.84, 39.97 and 26.17 is: 38.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.84 : 39.97 = 26.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.84/39.97 = 26.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.84x = 39.97 × 26.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.84x = 1,046.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,046.01/26.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.97

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