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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.86, 37.08 and 15.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.86, 37.08 and 15.95 is: 22.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.86 : 37.08 = 15.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.86/37.08 = 15.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.86x = 37.08 × 15.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.86x = 591.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591.35/26.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.02

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