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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.63, 39.94 and 7.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.63, 39.94 and 7.63 is: 11.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.63 : 39.94 = 7.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.63/39.94 = 7.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.63x = 39.94 × 7.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.63x = 304.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304.52/26.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.44

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