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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.65, 36.80 and 23.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.65, 36.80 and 23.05 is: 31.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.65 : 36.80 = 23.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.65/36.80 = 23.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.65x = 36.80 × 23.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.65x = 848.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848.24/26.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.83

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