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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.39, 36.42 and 15.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.39, 36.42 and 15.48 is: 21.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.39 : 36.42 = 15.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.39/36.42 = 15.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.39x = 36.42 × 15.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.39x = 563.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563.78/26.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.36

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