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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.48, 36.34 and 23.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.48, 36.34 and 23.86 is: 32.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.48 : 36.34 = 23.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.48/36.34 = 23.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.48x = 36.34 × 23.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.48x = 867.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867.07/26.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.74

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