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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.61, 40.08 and 23.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.61, 40.08 and 23.94 is: 36.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.61 : 40.08 = 23.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.61/40.08 = 23.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.61x = 40.08 × 23.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.61x = 959.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959.52/26.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.06

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