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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.31, 39.46 and 11.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.31, 39.46 and 11.09 is: 16.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.31 : 39.46 = 11.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.31/39.46 = 11.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.31x = 39.46 × 11.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.31x = 437.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437.61/26.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.63

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