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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.19, 39.27 and 14.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.19, 39.27 and 14.18 is: 21.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.19 : 39.27 = 14.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.19/39.27 = 14.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.19x = 39.27 × 14.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.19x = 556.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556.58/26.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.25

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