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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.67, 39.80 and 23.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.67, 39.80 and 23.29 is: 34.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.67 : 39.80 = 23.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.67/39.80 = 23.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.67x = 39.80 × 23.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.67x = 926.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926.94/26.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.76

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