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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.10, 36.02 and 14.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.10, 36.02 and 14.44 is: 19.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.10 : 36.02 = 14.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.10/36.02 = 14.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.10x = 36.02 × 14.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.10x = 520.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520.18/26.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.93

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