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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.81, 40.25 and 15.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.81, 40.25 and 15.41 is: 23.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.81 : 40.25 = 15.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.81/40.25 = 15.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.81x = 40.25 × 15.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.81x = 620.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620.25/26.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.14

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