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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.02, 39.03 and 15.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.02, 39.03 and 15.86 is: 23.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.02 : 39.03 = 15.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.02/39.03 = 15.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.02x = 39.03 × 15.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.02x = 619.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619.14/26.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.79

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