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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.60, 39.70 and 23.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.60, 39.70 and 23.40 is: 34.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.60 : 39.70 = 23.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.60/39.70 = 23.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.60x = 39.70 × 23.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.60x = 928.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928.98/26.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.92

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