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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.56, 39.78 and 15.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.56, 39.78 and 15.70 is: 23.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.56 : 39.78 = 15.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.56/39.78 = 15.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.56x = 39.78 × 15.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.56x = 624.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624.55/26.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.51

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