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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.88, 37.07 and 17.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.88, 37.07 and 17.66 is: 24.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.88 : 37.07 = 17.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.88/37.07 = 17.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.88x = 37.07 × 17.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.88x = 654.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654.66/26.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.36

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