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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.11, 35.94 and 23.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.11, 35.94 and 23.14 is: 31.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.11 : 35.94 = 23.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.11/35.94 = 23.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.11x = 35.94 × 23.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.11x = 831.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831.65/26.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.85

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