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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.45, 39.68 and 15.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.45, 39.68 and 15.05 is: 22.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.45 : 39.68 = 15.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.45/39.68 = 15.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.45x = 39.68 × 15.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.45x = 597.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597.18/26.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.58

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