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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.61, 36.71 and 16.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.61, 36.71 and 16.91 is: 23.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.61 : 36.71 = 16.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.61/36.71 = 16.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.61x = 36.71 × 16.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.61x = 620.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620.62/26.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.32

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