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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.45, 39.67 and 14.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.45, 39.67 and 14.29 is: 21.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.45 : 39.67 = 14.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.45/39.67 = 14.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.45x = 39.67 × 14.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.45x = 566.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566.69/26.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.43

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