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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.49, 39.52 and 23.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.49, 39.52 and 23.64 is: 35.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.49 : 39.52 = 23.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.49/39.52 = 23.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.49x = 39.52 × 23.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.49x = 934.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934.25/26.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.27

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