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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.89, 37.09 and 16.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.89, 37.09 and 16.53 is: 22.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.89 : 37.09 = 16.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.89/37.09 = 16.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.89x = 37.09 × 16.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.89x = 613.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613.06/26.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.80

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