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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.64, 39.99 and 13.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.64, 39.99 and 13.14 is: 19.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.64 : 39.99 = 13.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.64/39.99 = 13.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.64x = 39.99 × 13.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.64x = 525.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525.47/26.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.72

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