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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.11, 39.15 and 15.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.11, 39.15 and 15.95 is: 23.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.11 : 39.15 = 15.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.11/39.15 = 15.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.11x = 39.15 × 15.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.11x = 624.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624.44/26.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.92

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