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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.06, 35.90 and 23.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.06, 35.90 and 23.26 is: 32.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.06 : 35.90 = 23.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.06/35.90 = 23.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.06x = 35.90 × 23.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.06x = 835.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835.03/26.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.04

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