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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.35, 39.52 and 8.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.35, 39.52 and 8.31 is: 12.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.35 : 39.52 = 8.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.35/39.52 = 8.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.35x = 39.52 × 8.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.35x = 328.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328.57/26.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.47

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