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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.37, 39.55 and 8.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.37, 39.55 and 8.33 is: 12.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.37 : 39.55 = 8.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.37/39.55 = 8.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.37x = 39.55 × 8.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.37x = 329.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329.45/26.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.49

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