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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.26, 39.38 and 14.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.26, 39.38 and 14.26 is: 21.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.26 : 39.38 = 14.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.26/39.38 = 14.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.26x = 39.38 × 14.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.26x = 561.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561.56/26.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.38

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