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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.33, 39.68 and 23.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.33, 39.68 and 23.81 is: 35.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.33 : 39.68 = 23.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.33/39.68 = 23.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.33x = 39.68 × 23.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.33x = 944.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944.78/26.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.88

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