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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.11, 39.10 and 23.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.11, 39.10 and 23.72 is: 35.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.11 : 39.10 = 23.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.11/39.10 = 23.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.11x = 39.10 × 23.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.11x = 927.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927.20/26.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.51

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