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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.84, 37.04 and 15.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.84, 37.04 and 15.92 is: 21.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.84 : 37.04 = 15.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.84/37.04 = 15.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.84x = 37.04 × 15.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.84x = 589.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589.81/26.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.98

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