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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.17, 36.09 and 16.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.17, 36.09 and 16.45 is: 22.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.17 : 36.09 = 16.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.17/36.09 = 16.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.17x = 36.09 × 16.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.17x = 593.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593.59/26.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.68

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