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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.51, 54.76 and 17.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.51, 54.76 and 17.26 is: 25.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.51 : 54.76 = 17.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.51/54.76 = 17.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.51x = 54.76 × 17.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.51x = 945.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945.11/36.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.89

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