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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.66, 39.95 and 23.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.66, 39.95 and 23.27 is: 34.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.66 : 39.95 = 23.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.66/39.95 = 23.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.66x = 39.95 × 23.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.66x = 929.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929.64/26.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.87

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