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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.60, 36.62 and 23.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.60, 36.62 and 23.19 is: 31.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.60 : 36.62 = 23.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.60/36.62 = 23.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.60x = 36.62 × 23.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.60x = 849.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849.10/26.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.93

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