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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.05, 35.95 and 16.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.05, 35.95 and 16.35 is: 22.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.05 : 35.95 = 16.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.05/35.95 = 16.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.05x = 35.95 × 16.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.05x = 587.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587.78/26.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.57

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