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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.22, 39.34 and 10.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.22, 39.34 and 10.20 is: 15.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.22 : 39.34 = 10.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.22/39.34 = 10.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.22x = 39.34 × 10.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.22x = 401.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401.27/26.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.30

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