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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.06, 39.03 and 13.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.06, 39.03 and 13.19 is: 19.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.06 : 39.03 = 13.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.06/39.03 = 13.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.06x = 39.03 × 13.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.06x = 514.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514.81/26.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.75

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