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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.04, 35.82 and 23.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.04, 35.82 and 23.46 is: 32.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.04 : 35.82 = 23.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.04/35.82 = 23.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.04x = 35.82 × 23.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.04x = 840.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840.34/26.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.27

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