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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.98, 40.42 and 14.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.98, 40.42 and 14.11 is: 21.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.98 : 40.42 = 14.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.98/40.42 = 14.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.98x = 40.42 × 14.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.98x = 570.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570.24/26.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.14

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