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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.30, 39.24 and 23.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.30, 39.24 and 23.26 is: 34.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.30 : 39.24 = 23.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.30/39.24 = 23.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.30x = 39.24 × 23.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.30x = 912.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912.54/26.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.70

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