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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.66, 36.79 and 15.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.66, 36.79 and 15.01 is: 20.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.66 : 36.79 = 15.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.66/36.79 = 15.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.66x = 36.79 × 15.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.66x = 552.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552.03/26.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.71

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