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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.03, 39.02 and 16.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.03, 39.02 and 16.89 is: 25.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.03 : 39.02 = 16.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.03/39.02 = 16.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.03x = 39.02 × 16.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.03x = 658.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658.96/26.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.32

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