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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.63, 39.76 and 23.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.63, 39.76 and 23.73 is: 35.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.63 : 39.76 = 23.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.63/39.76 = 23.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.63x = 39.76 × 23.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.63x = 943.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943.30/26.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.42

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