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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.40, 36.41 and 16.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.40, 36.41 and 16.69 is: 23.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.40 : 36.41 = 16.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.40/36.41 = 16.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.40x = 36.41 × 16.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.40x = 607.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607.68/26.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.02

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