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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.57, 39.86 and 9.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.57, 39.86 and 9.47 is: 14.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.57 : 39.86 = 9.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.57/39.86 = 9.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.57x = 39.86 × 9.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.57x = 377.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377.23/26.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.20

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