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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.18, 39.24 and 12.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.18, 39.24 and 12.65 is: 18.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.18 : 39.24 = 12.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.18/39.24 = 12.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.18x = 39.24 × 12.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.18x = 496.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496.19/26.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.96

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