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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.01, 39.01 and 12.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.01, 39.01 and 12.30 is: 18.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.01 : 39.01 = 12.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.01/39.01 = 12.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.01x = 39.01 × 12.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.01x = 479.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479.82/26.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.45

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