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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.63, 39.93 and 13.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.63, 39.93 and 13.09 is: 19.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.63 : 39.93 = 13.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.63/39.93 = 13.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.63x = 39.93 × 13.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.63x = 522.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522.68/26.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.63

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