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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.65, 39.98 and 7.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.65, 39.98 and 7.40 is: 11.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.65 : 39.98 = 7.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.65/39.98 = 7.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.65x = 39.98 × 7.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.65x = 295.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295.70/26.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.09

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