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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.93, 40.38 and 14.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.93, 40.38 and 14.11 is: 21.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.93 : 40.38 = 14.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.93/40.38 = 14.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.93x = 40.38 × 14.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.93x = 569.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569.83/26.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.16

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