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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.66, 40 and 23.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.66, 40 and 23.68 is: 35.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.66 : 40 = 23.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.66/40 = 23.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.66x = 40 × 23.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.66x = 947.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947.20/26.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.53

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