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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.42, 36.46 and 14.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.42, 36.46 and 14.77 is: 20.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.42 : 36.46 = 14.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.42/36.46 = 14.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.42x = 36.46 × 14.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.42x = 538.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538.47/26.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.38

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