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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.02, 38.98 and 14.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.02, 38.98 and 14.59 is: 21.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.02 : 38.98 = 14.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.02/38.98 = 14.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.02x = 38.98 × 14.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.02x = 568.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568.68/26.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.85

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