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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.74, 36.88 and 15.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.74, 36.88 and 15.82 is: 21.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.74 : 36.88 = 15.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.74/36.88 = 15.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.74x = 36.88 × 15.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.74x = 583.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583.51/26.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.82

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