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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.04, 39.07 and 15.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.04, 39.07 and 15.20 is: 22.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.04 : 39.07 = 15.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.04/39.07 = 15.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.04x = 39.07 × 15.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.04x = 593.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593.86/26.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.81

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