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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.29, 36.28 and 15.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.29, 36.28 and 15.38 is: 21.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.29 : 36.28 = 15.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.29/36.28 = 15.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.29x = 36.28 × 15.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.29x = 557.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557.99/26.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.22

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