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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.52, 36.59 and 15.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.52, 36.59 and 15.02 is: 20.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.52 : 36.59 = 15.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.52/36.59 = 15.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.52x = 36.59 × 15.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.52x = 549.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549.58/26.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.72

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