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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.30, 39.48 and 12.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.30, 39.48 and 12.80 is: 19.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.30 : 39.48 = 12.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.30/39.48 = 12.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.30x = 39.48 × 12.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.30x = 505.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505.34/26.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.21

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