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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.92, 37.14 and 15.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.92, 37.14 and 15.26 is: 21.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.92 : 37.14 = 15.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.92/37.14 = 15.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.92x = 37.14 × 15.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.92x = 566.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566.76/26.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.06

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