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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.63, 39.95 and 16.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.63, 39.95 and 16.50 is: 24.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.63 : 39.95 = 16.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.63/39.95 = 16.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.63x = 39.95 × 16.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.63x = 659.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659.22/26.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.75

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