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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.63, 40.01 and 15.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.63, 40.01 and 15.25 is: 22.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.63 : 40.01 = 15.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.63/40.01 = 15.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.63x = 40.01 × 15.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.63x = 609.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609.98/26.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.90

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