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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.03, 38.99 and 14.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.03, 38.99 and 14.60 is: 21.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.03 : 38.99 = 14.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.03/38.99 = 14.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.03x = 38.99 × 14.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.03x = 569.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569.10/26.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.87

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