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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.04, 39.06 and 15.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.04, 39.06 and 15.87 is: 23.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.04 : 39.06 = 15.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.04/39.06 = 15.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.04x = 39.06 × 15.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.04x = 619.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619.88/26.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.81

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