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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.78, 36.95 and 15.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.78, 36.95 and 15.12 is: 20.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.78 : 36.95 = 15.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.78/36.95 = 15.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.78x = 36.95 × 15.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.78x = 558.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558.81/26.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.87

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