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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.15, 39.04 and 23.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.15, 39.04 and 23.11 is: 34.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.15 : 39.04 = 23.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.15/39.04 = 23.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.15x = 39.04 × 23.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.15x = 902.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902.06/26.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.50

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