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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.38, 39.56 and 8.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.38, 39.56 and 8.34 is: 12.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.38 : 39.56 = 8.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.38/39.56 = 8.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.38x = 39.56 × 8.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.38x = 329.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329.74/26.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.50

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