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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.01, 39.02 and 19.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.01, 39.02 and 19.62 is: 29.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.01 : 39.02 = 19.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.01/39.02 = 19.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.01x = 39.02 × 19.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.01x = 765.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765.47/26.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.43

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