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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.27, 36.17 and 23.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.27, 36.17 and 23.97 is: 33.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.27 : 36.17 = 23.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.27/36.17 = 23.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.27x = 36.17 × 23.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.27x = 866.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866.88/26.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.00

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