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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.56, 39.84 and 16.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.56, 39.84 and 16.42 is: 24.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.56 : 39.84 = 16.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.56/39.84 = 16.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.56x = 39.84 × 16.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.56x = 654.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654.17/26.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.63

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