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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.04, 38.87 and 23.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.04, 38.87 and 23.01 is: 34.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.04 : 38.87 = 23.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.04/38.87 = 23.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.04x = 38.87 × 23.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.04x = 894.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894.28/26.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.34

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