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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.27, 39.37 and 16.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.27, 39.37 and 16.75 is: 25.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.27 : 39.37 = 16.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.27/39.37 = 16.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.27x = 39.37 × 16.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.27x = 659.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659.36/26.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.10

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