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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.12, 36.06 and 23.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.12, 36.06 and 23.54 is: 32.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.12 : 36.06 = 23.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.12/36.06 = 23.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.12x = 36.06 × 23.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.12x = 848.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848.85/26.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.50

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