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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.58, 36.69 and 23.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.58, 36.69 and 23.49 is: 32.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.58 : 36.69 = 23.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.58/36.69 = 23.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.58x = 36.69 × 23.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.58x = 861.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861.85/26.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.42

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