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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.13, 36.12 and 23.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.13, 36.12 and 23.39 is: 32.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.13 : 36.12 = 23.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.13/36.12 = 23.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.13x = 36.12 × 23.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.13x = 844.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844.85/26.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.33

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