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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.30, 39.47 and 16.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.30, 39.47 and 16.17 is: 24.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.30 : 39.47 = 16.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.30/39.47 = 16.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.30x = 39.47 × 16.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.30x = 638.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638.15/26.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.27

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