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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.16, 36.10 and 14.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.16, 36.10 and 14.66 is: 20.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.16 : 36.10 = 14.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.16/36.10 = 14.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.16x = 36.10 × 14.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.16x = 529.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529.23/26.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.23

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