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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.82, 37.01 and 15.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.82, 37.01 and 15.91 is: 21.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.82 : 37.01 = 15.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.82/37.01 = 15.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.82x = 37.01 × 15.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.82x = 588.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588.78/26.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.95

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