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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.87, 37.08 and 14.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.87, 37.08 and 14.59 is: 20.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.87 : 37.08 = 14.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.87/37.08 = 14.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.87x = 37.08 × 14.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.87x = 540.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540.89/26.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.13

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