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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.31, 39.36 and 16.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.31, 39.36 and 16.14 is: 24.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.31 : 39.36 = 16.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.31/39.36 = 16.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.31x = 39.36 × 16.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.31x = 635.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635.27/26.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.15

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