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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.60, 36.68 and 16.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.60, 36.68 and 16.24 is: 22.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.60 : 36.68 = 16.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.60/36.68 = 16.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.60x = 36.68 × 16.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.60x = 595.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595.68/26.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.39

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