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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.59, 36.72 and 16.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.59, 36.72 and 16.90 is: 23.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.59 : 36.72 = 16.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.59/36.72 = 16.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.59x = 36.72 × 16.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.59x = 620.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620.57/26.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.34

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