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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.91, 40.33 and 11.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.91, 40.33 and 11.68 is: 17.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.91 : 40.33 = 11.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.91/40.33 = 11.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.91x = 40.33 × 11.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.91x = 470.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470.97/26.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.50

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