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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.15, 39.01 and 23.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.15, 39.01 and 23.15 is: 34.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.15 : 39.01 = 23.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.15/39.01 = 23.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.15x = 39.01 × 23.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.15x = 903.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903.08/26.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.53

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