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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.44, 39.64 and 12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.44, 39.64 and 12 is: 17.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.44 : 39.64 = 12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.44/39.64 = 12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.44x = 39.64 × 12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.44x = 475.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475.68/26.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.99

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