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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.66, 39.99 and 23.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.66, 39.99 and 23.69 is: 35.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.66 : 39.99 = 23.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.66/39.99 = 23.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.66x = 39.99 × 23.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.66x = 947.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947.16/26.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.53

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