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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.28, 39.24 and 23.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.28, 39.24 and 23.72 is: 35.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.28 : 39.24 = 23.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.28/39.24 = 23.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.28x = 39.24 × 23.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.28x = 930.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930.58/26.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.41

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