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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.66, 39.97 and 14.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.66, 39.97 and 14.62 is: 21.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.66 : 39.97 = 14.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.66/39.97 = 14.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.66x = 39.97 × 14.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.66x = 584.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584.09/26.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.91

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