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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.96, 40.41 and 16.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.96, 40.41 and 16.83 is: 25.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.96 : 40.41 = 16.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.96/40.41 = 16.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.96x = 40.41 × 16.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.96x = 680.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680.10/26.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.23

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