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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.30, 39.38 and 23.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.30, 39.38 and 23.54 is: 35.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.30 : 39.38 = 23.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.30/39.38 = 23.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.30x = 39.38 × 23.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.30x = 927.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927.01/26.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.25

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