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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.04, 38.96 and 23.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.04, 38.96 and 23.24 is: 34.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.04 : 38.96 = 23.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.04/38.96 = 23.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.04x = 38.96 × 23.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.04x = 905.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905.43/26.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.77

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