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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.48, 36.54 and 16.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.48, 36.54 and 16.12 is: 22.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.48 : 36.54 = 16.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.48/36.54 = 16.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.48x = 36.54 × 16.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.48x = 589.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589.02/26.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.24

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