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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.34, 36.35 and 15.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.34, 36.35 and 15.42 is: 21.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.34 : 36.35 = 15.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.34/36.35 = 15.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.34x = 36.35 × 15.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.34x = 560.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560.52/26.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.28

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