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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.60, 39.74 and 23.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.60, 39.74 and 23.56 is: 35.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.60 : 39.74 = 23.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.60/39.74 = 23.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.60x = 39.74 × 23.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.60x = 936.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936.06/26.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.20

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