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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.58, 39.84 and 15.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.58, 39.84 and 15.90 is: 23.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.58 : 39.84 = 15.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.58/39.84 = 15.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.58x = 39.84 × 15.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.58x = 633.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633.46/26.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.83

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