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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.32, 39.63 and 23.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.32, 39.63 and 23.72 is: 35.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.32 : 39.63 = 23.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.32/39.63 = 23.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.32x = 39.63 × 23.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.32x = 940.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940.02/26.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.72

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