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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.74, 40.09 and 15.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.74, 40.09 and 15.33 is: 22.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.74 : 40.09 = 15.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.74/40.09 = 15.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.74x = 40.09 × 15.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.74x = 614.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614.58/26.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.98

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