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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.15, 39.22 and 14.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.15, 39.22 and 14.12 is: 21.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.15 : 39.22 = 14.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.15/39.22 = 14.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.15x = 39.22 × 14.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.15x = 553.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553.79/26.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.18

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