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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.70, 40.04 and 11.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.70, 40.04 and 11.48 is: 17.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.70 : 40.04 = 11.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.70/40.04 = 11.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.70x = 40.04 × 11.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.70x = 459.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459.60/26.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.21

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