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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.06, 35.97 and 16.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.06, 35.97 and 16.36 is: 22.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.06 : 35.97 = 16.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.06/35.97 = 16.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.06x = 35.97 × 16.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.06x = 588.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588.38/26.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.58

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