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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.02, 38.97 and 13.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.02, 38.97 and 13.99 is: 20.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.02 : 38.97 = 13.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.02/38.97 = 13.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.02x = 38.97 × 13.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.02x = 545.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545.19/26.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.95

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