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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.23, 39.35 and 14.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.23, 39.35 and 14.87 is: 22.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.23 : 39.35 = 14.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.23/39.35 = 14.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.23x = 39.35 × 14.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.23x = 585.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585.06/26.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.31

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