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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.52, 36.62 and 16.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.52, 36.62 and 16.70 is: 23.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.52 : 36.62 = 16.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.52/36.62 = 16.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.52x = 36.62 × 16.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.52x = 611.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611.55/26.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.06

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