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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.16, 39.20 and 14.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.16, 39.20 and 14.12 is: 21.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.16 : 39.20 = 14.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.16/39.20 = 14.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.16x = 39.20 × 14.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.16x = 553.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553.50/26.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.16

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