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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.48, 39.68 and 14.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.48, 39.68 and 14.44 is: 21.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.48 : 39.68 = 14.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.48/39.68 = 14.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.48x = 39.68 × 14.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.48x = 572.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572.98/26.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.64

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