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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.58, 39.81 and 14.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.58, 39.81 and 14.54 is: 21.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.58 : 39.81 = 14.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.58/39.81 = 14.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.58x = 39.81 × 14.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.58x = 578.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578.64/26.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.77

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