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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.41, 36.45 and 15.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.41, 36.45 and 15.50 is: 21.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.41 : 36.45 = 15.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.41/36.45 = 15.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.41x = 36.45 × 15.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.41x = 564.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564.98/26.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.39

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