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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.81, 40.15 and 13.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.81, 40.15 and 13.98 is: 20.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.81 : 40.15 = 13.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.81/40.15 = 13.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.81x = 40.15 × 13.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.81x = 561.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561.03/26.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.93

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