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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.69, 40.05 and 16.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.69, 40.05 and 16.51 is: 24.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.69 : 40.05 = 16.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.69/40.05 = 16.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.69x = 40.05 × 16.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.69x = 661.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661.14/26.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.78

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