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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.31, 39.47 and 9.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.31, 39.47 and 9.19 is: 13.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.31 : 39.47 = 9.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.31/39.47 = 9.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.31x = 39.47 × 9.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.31x = 362.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362.68/26.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.79

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