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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.10, 39.17 and 12.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.10, 39.17 and 12.57 is: 18.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.10 : 39.17 = 12.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.10/39.17 = 12.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.10x = 39.17 × 12.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.10x = 492.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492.37/26.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.86

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