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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.08, 39.06 and 19.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.08, 39.06 and 19.65 is: 29.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.08 : 39.06 = 19.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.08/39.06 = 19.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.08x = 39.06 × 19.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.08x = 767.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767.33/26.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.42

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