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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.13, 39.26 and 23.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.13, 39.26 and 23.83 is: 35.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.13 : 39.26 = 23.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.13/39.26 = 23.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.13x = 39.26 × 23.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.13x = 935.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935.57/26.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.80

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