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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.17, 39.25 and 15.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.17, 39.25 and 15.55 is: 23.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.17 : 39.25 = 15.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.17/39.25 = 15.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.17x = 39.25 × 15.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.17x = 610.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610.10/26.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.32

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