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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.51, 39.78 and 9.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.51, 39.78 and 9.39 is: 14.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.51 : 39.78 = 9.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.51/39.78 = 9.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.51x = 39.78 × 9.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.51x = 373.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373.53/26.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.09

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