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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.68, 36.83 and 15.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.68, 36.83 and 15.77 is: 21.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.68 : 36.83 = 15.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.68/36.83 = 15.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.68x = 36.83 × 15.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.68x = 580.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580.81/26.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.77

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