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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.59, 39.90 and 13.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.59, 39.90 and 13.07 is: 19.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.59 : 39.90 = 13.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.59/39.90 = 13.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.59x = 39.90 × 13.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.59x = 521.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521.49/26.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.61

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