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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.15, 36.17 and 23.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.15, 36.17 and 23.28 is: 32.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.15 : 36.17 = 23.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.15/36.17 = 23.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.15x = 36.17 × 23.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.15x = 842.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842.04/26.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.20

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