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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.50, 39.53 and 23.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.50, 39.53 and 23.94 is: 35.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.50 : 39.53 = 23.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.50/39.53 = 23.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.50x = 39.53 × 23.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.50x = 946.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946.41/26.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.72

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