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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.17, 39.24 and 13.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.17, 39.24 and 13.33 is: 19.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.17 : 39.24 = 13.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.17/39.24 = 13.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.17x = 39.24 × 13.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.17x = 523.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523.07/26.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.99

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