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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.20, 36.18 and 16.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.20, 36.18 and 16.52 is: 22.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.20 : 36.18 = 16.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.20/36.18 = 16.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.20x = 36.18 × 16.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.20x = 597.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597.69/26.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.81

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