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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.88, 37.10 and 15.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.88, 37.10 and 15.23 is: 21.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.88 : 37.10 = 15.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.88/37.10 = 15.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.88x = 37.10 × 15.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.88x = 565.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565.03/26.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.02

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