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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.14, 39.43 and 26.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.14, 39.43 and 26.14 is: 39.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.14 : 39.43 = 26.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.14/39.43 = 26.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.14x = 39.43 × 26.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.14x = 1,030.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,030.70/26.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.43

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