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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.19, 39.33 and 13.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.19, 39.33 and 13.38 is: 20.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.19 : 39.33 = 13.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.19/39.33 = 13.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.19x = 39.33 × 13.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.19x = 526.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526.24/26.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.09

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