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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.14, 35.99 and 23.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.14, 35.99 and 23.86 is: 32.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.14 : 35.99 = 23.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.14/35.99 = 23.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.14x = 35.99 × 23.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.14x = 858.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858.60/26.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.85

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