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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.57, 39.83 and 13.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.57, 39.83 and 13.73 is: 20.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.57 : 39.83 = 13.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.57/39.83 = 13.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.57x = 39.83 × 13.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.57x = 546.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546.60/26.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.58

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