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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.64, 39.75 and 23.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.64, 39.75 and 23.61 is: 35.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.64 : 39.75 = 23.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.64/39.75 = 23.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.64x = 39.75 × 23.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.64x = 938.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938.50/26.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.23

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