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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.94, 37.17 and 17.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.94, 37.17 and 17.24 is: 23.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.94 : 37.17 = 17.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.94/37.17 = 17.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.94x = 37.17 × 17.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.94x = 640.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640.81/26.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.79

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