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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.07, 35.97 and 14.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.07, 35.97 and 14.57 is: 20.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.07 : 35.97 = 14.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.07/35.97 = 14.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.07x = 35.97 × 14.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.07x = 523.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523.83/26.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.10

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