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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.40, 36.46 and 23.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.40, 36.46 and 23.68 is: 32.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.40 : 36.46 = 23.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.40/36.46 = 23.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.40x = 36.46 × 23.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.40x = 863.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863.37/26.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.70

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