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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.90, 37.09 and 17.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.90, 37.09 and 17.68 is: 24.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.90 : 37.09 = 17.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.90/37.09 = 17.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.90x = 37.09 × 17.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.90x = 655.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655.75/26.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.38

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