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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.94, 37.18 and 17.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.94, 37.18 and 17.23 is: 23.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.94 : 37.18 = 17.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.94/37.18 = 17.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.94x = 37.18 × 17.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.94x = 640.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640.61/26.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.78

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