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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.39, 39.40 and 23.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.39, 39.40 and 23.56 is: 35.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.39 : 39.40 = 23.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.39/39.40 = 23.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.39x = 39.40 × 23.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.39x = 928.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928.11/26.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.17

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