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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.06, 39.09 and 7.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.06, 39.09 and 7.06 is: 10.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.06 : 39.09 = 7.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.06/39.09 = 7.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.06x = 39.09 × 7.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.06x = 275.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275.98/26.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.59

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