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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.43, 39.45 and 23.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.43, 39.45 and 23.39 is: 34.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.43 : 39.45 = 23.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.43/39.45 = 23.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.43x = 39.45 × 23.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.43x = 922.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922.74/26.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.91

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