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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.66, 36.78 and 16.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.66, 36.78 and 16.96 is: 23.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.66 : 36.78 = 16.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.66/36.78 = 16.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.66x = 36.78 × 16.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.66x = 623.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623.60/26.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.39

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