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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.09, 39.09 and 14.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.09, 39.09 and 14.52 is: 21.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.09 : 39.09 = 14.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.09/39.09 = 14.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.09x = 39.09 × 14.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.09x = 567.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567.65/26.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.76

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