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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.31, 39.46 and 12.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.31, 39.46 and 12.59 is: 18.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.31 : 39.46 = 12.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.31/39.46 = 12.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.31x = 39.46 × 12.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.31x = 496.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496.80/26.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.88

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