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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.45, 39.65 and 15.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.45, 39.65 and 15.61 is: 23.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.45 : 39.65 = 15.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.45/39.65 = 15.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.45x = 39.65 × 15.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.45x = 618.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618.88/26.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.39

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