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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.16, 39.17 and 16.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.16, 39.17 and 16.51 is: 24.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.16 : 39.17 = 16.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.16/39.17 = 16.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.16x = 39.17 × 16.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.16x = 646.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646.64/26.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.72

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