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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.10, 39.15 and 14.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.10, 39.15 and 14.09 is: 21.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.10 : 39.15 = 14.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.10/39.15 = 14.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.10x = 39.15 × 14.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.10x = 551.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551.43/26.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.13

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