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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.54, 39.71 and 15.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.54, 39.71 and 15.14 is: 22.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.54 : 39.71 = 15.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.54/39.71 = 15.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.54x = 39.71 × 15.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.54x = 601.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601.35/26.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.66

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