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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.01, 39.07 and 15.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.01, 39.07 and 15.89 is: 23.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.01 : 39.07 = 15.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.01/39.07 = 15.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.01x = 39.07 × 15.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.01x = 620.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620.55/26.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.86

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