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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.23, 39.29 and 13.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.23, 39.29 and 13.37 is: 20.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.23 : 39.29 = 13.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.23/39.29 = 13.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.23x = 39.29 × 13.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.23x = 525.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525.24/26.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.03

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