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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.03, 35.89 and 16.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.03, 35.89 and 16.31 is: 22.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.03 : 35.89 = 16.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.03/35.89 = 16.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.03x = 35.89 × 16.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.03x = 585.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585.41/26.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.49

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