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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.47, 39.68 and 13.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.47, 39.68 and 13.62 is: 20.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.47 : 39.68 = 13.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.47/39.68 = 13.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.47x = 39.68 × 13.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.47x = 540.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540.44/26.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.42

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