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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.12, 36.05 and 16.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.12, 36.05 and 16.90 is: 23.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.12 : 36.05 = 16.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.12/36.05 = 16.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.12x = 36.05 × 16.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.12x = 609.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609.02/26.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.31

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