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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.28, 39.43 and 11.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.28, 39.43 and 11.07 is: 16.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.28 : 39.43 = 11.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.28/39.43 = 11.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.28x = 39.43 × 11.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.28x = 436.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436.49/26.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.61

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