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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.67, 40.06 and 16.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.67, 40.06 and 16.54 is: 24.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.67 : 40.06 = 16.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.67/40.06 = 16.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.67x = 40.06 × 16.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.67x = 662.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662.59/26.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.84

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