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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.61, 39.92 and 9.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.61, 39.92 and 9.49 is: 14.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.61 : 39.92 = 9.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.61/39.92 = 9.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.61x = 39.92 × 9.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.61x = 379.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379.00/26.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.24

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