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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.88, 40.26 and 15.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.88, 40.26 and 15.44 is: 23.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.88 : 40.26 = 15.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.88/40.26 = 15.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.88x = 40.26 × 15.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.88x = 621.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621.61/26.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.13

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