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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.61, 39.88 and 10.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.61, 39.88 and 10.59 is: 15.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.61 : 39.88 = 10.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.61/39.88 = 10.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.61x = 39.88 × 10.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.61x = 422.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422.33/26.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.87

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