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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.48, 39.71 and 16.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.48, 39.71 and 16.34 is: 24.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.48 : 39.71 = 16.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.48/39.71 = 16.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.48x = 39.71 × 16.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.48x = 648.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648.58/26.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.50

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