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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.36, 39.57 and 16.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.36, 39.57 and 16.73 is: 25.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.36 : 39.57 = 16.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.36/39.57 = 16.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.36x = 39.57 × 16.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.36x = 661.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661.72/26.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.11

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