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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.48, 39.80 and 14.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.48, 39.80 and 14.47 is: 21.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.48 : 39.80 = 14.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.48/39.80 = 14.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.48x = 39.80 × 14.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.48x = 575.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575.84/26.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.74

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