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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.37, 36.38 and 16.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.37, 36.38 and 16.54 is: 22.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.37 : 36.38 = 16.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.37/36.38 = 16.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.37x = 36.38 × 16.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.37x = 601.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601.65/26.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.82

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