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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.02, 35.91 and 15.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.02, 35.91 and 15.11 is: 20.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.02 : 35.91 = 15.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.02/35.91 = 15.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.02x = 35.91 × 15.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.02x = 542.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542.56/26.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.85

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