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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26, 38.91 and 15.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26, 38.91 and 15.83 is: 23.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26 : 38.91 = 15.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26/38.91 = 15.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26x = 38.91 × 15.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26x = 615.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615.95/26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.69

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