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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.23, 39.38 and 15.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.23, 39.38 and 15.57 is: 23.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.23 : 39.38 = 15.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.23/39.38 = 15.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.23x = 39.38 × 15.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.23x = 612.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612.87/26.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.37

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