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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.31, 39.50 and 14.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.31, 39.50 and 14.91 is: 22.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.31 : 39.50 = 14.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.31/39.50 = 14.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.31x = 39.50 × 14.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.31x = 588.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588.95/26.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.38

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