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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.19, 39.28 and 10.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.19, 39.28 and 10.16 is: 15.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.19 : 39.28 = 10.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.19/39.28 = 10.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.19x = 39.28 × 10.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.19x = 399.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399.08/26.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.24

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