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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.23, 39.32 and 11.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.23, 39.32 and 11.02 is: 16.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.23 : 39.32 = 11.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.23/39.32 = 11.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.23x = 39.32 × 11.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.23x = 433.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433.19/26.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.52

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