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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.66, 36.79 and 16.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.66, 36.79 and 16.29 is: 22.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.66 : 36.79 = 16.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.66/36.79 = 16.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.66x = 36.79 × 16.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.66x = 599.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599.27/26.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.48

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