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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.49, 39.79 and 15.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.49, 39.79 and 15.68 is: 23.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.49 : 39.79 = 15.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.49/39.79 = 15.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.49x = 39.79 × 15.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.49x = 623.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623.91/26.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.56

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