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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.27, 39.52 and 23.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.27, 39.52 and 23.78 is: 35.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.27 : 39.52 = 23.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.27/39.52 = 23.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.27x = 39.52 × 23.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.27x = 939.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939.79/26.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.77

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