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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.38, 36.41 and 15.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.38, 36.41 and 15.47 is: 21.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.38 : 36.41 = 15.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.38/36.41 = 15.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.38x = 36.41 × 15.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.38x = 563.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563.00/26.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.34

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