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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.31, 39.39 and 15.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.31, 39.39 and 15.46 is: 23.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.31 : 39.39 = 15.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.31/39.39 = 15.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.31x = 39.39 × 15.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.31x = 608.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608.77/26.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.14

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