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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.89, 37.11 and 17.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.89, 37.11 and 17.17 is: 23.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.89 : 37.11 = 17.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.89/37.11 = 17.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.89x = 37.11 × 17.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.89x = 637.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637.18/26.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.70

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