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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.44, 39.62 and 13.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.44, 39.62 and 13.61 is: 20.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.44 : 39.62 = 13.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.44/39.62 = 13.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.44x = 39.62 × 13.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.44x = 539.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539.05/26.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.39

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