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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.94, 40.34 and 17.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.94, 40.34 and 17.30 is: 25.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.94 : 40.34 = 17.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.94/40.34 = 17.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.94x = 40.34 × 17.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.94x = 697.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697.88/26.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.91

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