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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.57, 39.93 and 23.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.57, 39.93 and 23.23 is: 34.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.57 : 39.93 = 23.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.57/39.93 = 23.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.57x = 39.93 × 23.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.57x = 927.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927.54/26.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.91

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