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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.07, 35.99 and 15.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.07, 35.99 and 15.17 is: 20.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.07 : 35.99 = 15.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.07/35.99 = 15.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.07x = 35.99 × 15.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.07x = 545.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545.71/26.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.93

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