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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.24, 39.38 and 12.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.24, 39.38 and 12.74 is: 19.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.24 : 39.38 = 12.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.24/39.38 = 12.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.24x = 39.38 × 12.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.24x = 501.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501.70/26.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.12

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