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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26, 38.93 and 16.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26, 38.93 and 16.94 is: 25.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26 : 38.93 = 16.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26/38.93 = 16.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26x = 38.93 × 16.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26x = 659.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659.47/26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.36

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