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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.43, 39.59 and 12.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.43, 39.59 and 12.86 is: 19.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.43 : 39.59 = 12.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.43/39.59 = 12.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.43x = 39.59 × 12.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.43x = 509.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509.06/26.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.26

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