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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.47, 36.53 and 15.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.47, 36.53 and 15.56 is: 21.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.47 : 36.53 = 15.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.47/36.53 = 15.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.47x = 36.53 × 15.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.47x = 568.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568.41/26.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.47

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