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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.62, 39.88 and 13.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.62, 39.88 and 13.10 is: 19.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.62 : 39.88 = 13.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.62/39.88 = 13.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.62x = 39.88 × 13.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.62x = 522.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522.20/26.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.62

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