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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.58, 39.86 and 15.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.58, 39.86 and 15.18 is: 22.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.58 : 39.86 = 15.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.58/39.86 = 15.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.58x = 39.86 × 15.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.58x = 605.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605.07/26.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.76

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