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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.52, 39.71 and 14.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.52, 39.71 and 14.46 is: 21.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.52 : 39.71 = 14.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.52/39.71 = 14.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.52x = 39.71 × 14.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.52x = 574.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574.21/26.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.65

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