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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.23, 36.18 and 15.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.23, 36.18 and 15.31 is: 21.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.23 : 36.18 = 15.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.23/36.18 = 15.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.23x = 36.18 × 15.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.23x = 553.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553.76/26.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.11

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