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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.08, 39.18 and 15.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.08, 39.18 and 15.96 is: 23.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.08 : 39.18 = 15.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.08/39.18 = 15.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.08x = 39.18 × 15.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.08x = 625.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625.31/26.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.98

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