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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.46, 39.67 and 16.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.46, 39.67 and 16.15 is: 24.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.46 : 39.67 = 16.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.46/39.67 = 16.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.46x = 39.67 × 16.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.46x = 640.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640.67/26.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.21

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