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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.33, 39.40 and 14.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.33, 39.40 and 14.88 is: 22.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.33 : 39.40 = 14.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.33/39.40 = 14.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.33x = 39.40 × 14.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.33x = 586.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586.20/26.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.27

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