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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.55, 39.67 and 23.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.55, 39.67 and 23.72 is: 35.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.55 : 39.67 = 23.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.55/39.67 = 23.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.55x = 39.67 × 23.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.55x = 940.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940.71/26.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.43

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