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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.37, 39.55 and 16.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.37, 39.55 and 16.22 is: 24.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.37 : 39.55 = 16.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.37/39.55 = 16.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.37x = 39.55 × 16.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.37x = 641.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641.50/26.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.33

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