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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.08, 39.14 and 10.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.08, 39.14 and 10.08 is: 15.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.08 : 39.14 = 10.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.08/39.14 = 10.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.08x = 39.14 × 10.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.08x = 394.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394.53/26.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.13

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