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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.93, 37.14 and 16.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.93, 37.14 and 16.01 is: 22.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.93 : 37.14 = 16.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.93/37.14 = 16.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.93x = 37.14 × 16.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.93x = 594.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594.43/26.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.08

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