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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.54, 36.62 and 16.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.54, 36.62 and 16.17 is: 22.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.54 : 36.62 = 16.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.54/36.62 = 16.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.54x = 36.62 × 16.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.54x = 592.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592.15/26.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.32

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