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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.49, 36.54 and 16.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.49, 36.54 and 16.77 is: 23.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.49 : 36.54 = 16.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.49/36.54 = 16.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.49x = 36.54 × 16.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.49x = 612.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612.78/26.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.13

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