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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.43, 39.67 and 11.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.43, 39.67 and 11.23 is: 16.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.43 : 39.67 = 11.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.43/39.67 = 11.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.43x = 39.67 × 11.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.43x = 445.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445.49/26.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.86

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