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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.15, 39.22 and 10.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.15, 39.22 and 10.93 is: 16.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.15 : 39.22 = 10.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.15/39.22 = 10.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.15x = 39.22 × 10.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.15x = 428.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428.56/26.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.39

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