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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.26, 39.46 and 14.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.26, 39.46 and 14.86 is: 22.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.26 : 39.46 = 14.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.26/39.46 = 14.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.26x = 39.46 × 14.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.26x = 586.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586.38/26.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.33

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