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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.85, 37.06 and 15.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.85, 37.06 and 15.93 is: 21.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.85 : 37.06 = 15.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.85/37.06 = 15.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.85x = 37.06 × 15.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.85x = 590.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590.37/26.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.99

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