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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.32, 39.52 and 23.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.32, 39.52 and 23.48 is: 35.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.32 : 39.52 = 23.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.32/39.52 = 23.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.32x = 39.52 × 23.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.32x = 927.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927.93/26.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.26

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