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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.03, 39.09 and 14.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.03, 39.09 and 14.02 is: 21.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.03 : 39.09 = 14.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.03/39.09 = 14.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.03x = 39.09 × 14.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.03x = 547.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547.85/26.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.05

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