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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.81, 40.22 and 16.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.81, 40.22 and 16.68 is: 25.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.81 : 40.22 = 16.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.81/40.22 = 16.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.81x = 40.22 × 16.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.81x = 670.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670.93/26.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.03

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