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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.51, 39.53 and 23.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.51, 39.53 and 23.31 is: 34.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.51 : 39.53 = 23.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.51/39.53 = 23.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.51x = 39.53 × 23.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.51x = 921.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921.39/26.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.76

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