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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.36, 36.37 and 15.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.36, 36.37 and 15.44 is: 21.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.36 : 36.37 = 15.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.36/36.37 = 15.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.36x = 36.37 × 15.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.36x = 561.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561.39/26.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.30

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