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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.02, 35.90 and 15.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.02, 35.90 and 15.10 is: 20.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.02 : 35.90 = 15.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.02/35.90 = 15.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.02x = 35.90 × 15.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.02x = 542.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542.02/26.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.83

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