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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.67, 36.76 and 23.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.67, 36.76 and 23.14 is: 31.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.67 : 36.76 = 23.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.67/36.76 = 23.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.67x = 36.76 × 23.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.67x = 850.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850.63/26.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.89

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