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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.23, 39.31 and 12.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.23, 39.31 and 12.72 is: 19.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.23 : 39.31 = 12.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.23/39.31 = 12.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.23x = 39.31 × 12.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.23x = 500.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500.02/26.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.06

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