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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.13, 39.19 and 6.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.13, 39.19 and 6.87 is: 10.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.13 : 39.19 = 6.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.13/39.19 = 6.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.13x = 39.19 × 6.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.13x = 269.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269.12/26.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.30

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