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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.14, 39.12 and 20.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.14, 39.12 and 20.14 is: 30.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.14 : 39.12 = 20.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.14/39.12 = 20.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.14x = 39.12 × 20.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.14x = 787.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787.88/26.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.14

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