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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.61, 51.91 and 17.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.61, 51.91 and 17.26 is: 25.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.61 : 51.91 = 17.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.61/51.91 = 17.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.61x = 51.91 × 17.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.61x = 895.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895.97/34.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.89

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