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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.29, 36.25 and 16.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.29, 36.25 and 16.59 is: 22.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.29 : 36.25 = 16.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.29/36.25 = 16.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.29x = 36.25 × 16.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.29x = 601.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601.39/26.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.88

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