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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.97, 37.26 and 17.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.97, 37.26 and 17.79 is: 24.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.97 : 37.26 = 17.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.97/37.26 = 17.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.97x = 37.26 × 17.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.97x = 662.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662.86/26.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.58

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