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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.40, 36.32 and 23.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.40, 36.32 and 23.64 is: 32.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.40 : 36.32 = 23.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.40/36.32 = 23.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.40x = 36.32 × 23.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.40x = 858.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858.60/26.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.52

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