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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.54, 39.74 and 16.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.54, 39.74 and 16.38 is: 24.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.54 : 39.74 = 16.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.54/39.74 = 16.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.54x = 39.74 × 16.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.54x = 650.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650.94/26.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.53

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