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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.37, 39.74 and 23.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.37, 39.74 and 23.46 is: 35.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.37 : 39.74 = 23.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.37/39.74 = 23.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.37x = 39.74 × 23.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.37x = 932.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932.18/26.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.35

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