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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.50, 36.57 and 14.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.50, 36.57 and 14.84 is: 20.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.50 : 36.57 = 14.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.50/36.57 = 14.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.50x = 36.57 × 14.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.50x = 542.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542.76/26.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.48

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