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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.41, 39.37 and 23.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.41, 39.37 and 23.51 is: 35.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.41 : 39.37 = 23.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.41/39.37 = 23.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.41x = 39.37 × 23.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.41x = 925.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925.33/26.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.04

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