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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.41, 36.43 and 16.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.41, 36.43 and 16.71 is: 23.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.41 : 36.43 = 16.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.41/36.43 = 16.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.41x = 36.43 × 16.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.41x = 608.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608.75/26.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.05

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