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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.98, 37.22 and 16.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.98, 37.22 and 16.61 is: 22.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.98 : 37.22 = 16.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.98/37.22 = 16.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.98x = 37.22 × 16.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.98x = 618.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618.22/26.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.91

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