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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.44, 36.48 and 15.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.44, 36.48 and 15.53 is: 21.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.44 : 36.48 = 15.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.44/36.48 = 15.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.44x = 36.48 × 15.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.44x = 566.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566.62/26.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.43

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