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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.50, 36.54 and 16.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.50, 36.54 and 16.80 is: 23.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.50 : 36.54 = 16.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.50/36.54 = 16.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.50x = 36.54 × 16.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.50x = 613.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613.87/26.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.16

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