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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.83, 37.02 and 16.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.83, 37.02 and 16.48 is: 22.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.83 : 37.02 = 16.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.83/37.02 = 16.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.83x = 37.02 × 16.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.83x = 610.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610.09/26.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.74

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