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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.08, 36.01 and 16.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.08, 36.01 and 16.25 is: 22.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.08 : 36.01 = 16.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.08/36.01 = 16.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.08x = 36.01 × 16.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.08x = 585.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585.22/26.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.44

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