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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.71, 39.97 and 15.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.71, 39.97 and 15.27 is: 22.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.71 : 39.97 = 15.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.71/39.97 = 15.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.71x = 39.97 × 15.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.71x = 610.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610.21/26.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.85

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