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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.59, 36.74 and 23.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.59, 36.74 and 23.87 is: 32.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.59 : 36.74 = 23.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.59/36.74 = 23.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.59x = 36.74 × 23.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.59x = 876.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876.86/26.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.98

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