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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.99, 40.49 and 14.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.99, 40.49 and 14.15 is: 21.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.99 : 40.49 = 14.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.99/40.49 = 14.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.99x = 40.49 × 14.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.99x = 572.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572.92/26.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.23

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