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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.02, 35.92 and 16.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.02, 35.92 and 16.82 is: 23.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.02 : 35.92 = 16.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.02/35.92 = 16.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.02x = 35.92 × 16.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.02x = 604.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604.17/26.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.22

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