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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.04, 39.05 and 13.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.04, 39.05 and 13.86 is: 20.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.04 : 39.05 = 13.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.04/39.05 = 13.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.04x = 39.05 × 13.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.04x = 541.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541.04/26.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.78

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