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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.88, 37.10 and 15.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.88, 37.10 and 15.97 is: 22.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.88 : 37.10 = 15.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.88/37.10 = 15.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.88x = 37.10 × 15.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.88x = 592.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592.31/26.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.04

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