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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.31, 39.41 and 12.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.31, 39.41 and 12.74 is: 19.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.31 : 39.41 = 12.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.31/39.41 = 12.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.31x = 39.41 × 12.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.31x = 502.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502.02/26.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.08

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