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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.10, 39.11 and 13.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.10, 39.11 and 13.90 is: 20.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.10 : 39.11 = 13.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.10/39.11 = 13.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.10x = 39.11 × 13.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.10x = 543.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543.46/26.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.82

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