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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.30, 39.38 and 14.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.30, 39.38 and 14.22 is: 21.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.30 : 39.38 = 14.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.30/39.38 = 14.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.30x = 39.38 × 14.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.30x = 559.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559.98/26.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.29

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