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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.16, 36.14 and 23.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.16, 36.14 and 23.42 is: 32.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.16 : 36.14 = 23.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.16/36.14 = 23.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.16x = 36.14 × 23.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.16x = 846.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846.40/26.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.35

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