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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.66, 40.01 and 11.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.66, 40.01 and 11.44 is: 17.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.66 : 40.01 = 11.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.66/40.01 = 11.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.66x = 40.01 × 11.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.66x = 457.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457.71/26.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.17

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