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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.71, 40.03 and 11.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.71, 40.03 and 11.49 is: 17.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.71 : 40.03 = 11.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.71/40.03 = 11.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.71x = 40.03 × 11.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.71x = 459.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459.94/26.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.22

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