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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.73, 36.89 and 16.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.73, 36.89 and 16.89 is: 23.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.73 : 36.89 = 16.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.73/36.89 = 16.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.73x = 36.89 × 16.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.73x = 623.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623.13/26.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.32

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