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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.48, 36.53 and 16.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.48, 36.53 and 16.78 is: 23.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.48 : 36.53 = 16.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.48/36.53 = 16.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.48x = 36.53 × 16.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.48x = 612.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612.97/26.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.15

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