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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.42, 36.45 and 16.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.42, 36.45 and 16.45 is: 22.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.42 : 36.45 = 16.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.42/36.45 = 16.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.42x = 36.45 × 16.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.42x = 599.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599.69/26.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.70

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