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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.10, 36.01 and 15.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.10, 36.01 and 15.73 is: 21.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.10 : 36.01 = 15.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.10/36.01 = 15.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.10x = 36.01 × 15.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.10x = 566.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566.44/26.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.70

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