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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.68, 39.71 and 26.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.68, 39.71 and 26.14 is: 38.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.68 : 39.71 = 26.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.68/39.71 = 26.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.68x = 39.71 × 26.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.68x = 1,038.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,038.02/26.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.91

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