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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.02, 38.87 and 23.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.02, 38.87 and 23.48 is: 35.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.02 : 38.87 = 23.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.02/38.87 = 23.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.02x = 38.87 × 23.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.02x = 912.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912.67/26.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.08

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