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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.19, 36.14 and 14.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.19, 36.14 and 14.69 is: 20.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.19 : 36.14 = 14.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.19/36.14 = 14.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.19x = 36.14 × 14.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.19x = 530.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530.90/26.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.27

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