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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.24, 39.29 and 14.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.24, 39.29 and 14.81 is: 22.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.24 : 39.29 = 14.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.24/39.29 = 14.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.24x = 39.29 × 14.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.24x = 581.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581.72/26.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.17

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