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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.12, 39.22 and 23.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.12, 39.22 and 23.61 is: 35.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.12 : 39.22 = 23.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.12/39.22 = 23.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.12x = 39.22 × 23.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.12x = 925.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925.98/26.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.45

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