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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.99, 37.22 and 17.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.99, 37.22 and 17.28 is: 23.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.99 : 37.22 = 17.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.99/37.22 = 17.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.99x = 37.22 × 17.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.99x = 643.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643.08/26.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.83

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