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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.43, 36.47 and 15.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.43, 36.47 and 15.51 is: 21.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.43 : 36.47 = 15.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.43/36.47 = 15.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.43x = 36.47 × 15.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.43x = 565.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565.65/26.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.40

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