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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.62, 36.73 and 15.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.62, 36.73 and 15.55 is: 21.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.62 : 36.73 = 15.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.62/36.73 = 15.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.62x = 36.73 × 15.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.62x = 571.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571.16/26.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.46

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