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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.25, 36.23 and 14.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.25, 36.23 and 14.75 is: 20.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.25 : 36.23 = 14.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.25/36.23 = 14.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.25x = 36.23 × 14.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.25x = 534.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534.32/26.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.36

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