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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.12, 39.16 and 11.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.12, 39.16 and 11.68 is: 17.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.12 : 39.16 = 11.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.12/39.16 = 11.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.12x = 39.16 × 11.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.12x = 457.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457.39/26.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.51

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