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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.55, 36.54 and 23.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.55, 36.54 and 23.47 is: 32.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.55 : 36.54 = 23.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.55/36.54 = 23.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.55x = 36.54 × 23.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.55x = 857.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857.50/26.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.30

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