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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.67, 39.97 and 23.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.67, 39.97 and 23.30 is: 34.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.67 : 39.97 = 23.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.67/39.97 = 23.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.67x = 39.97 × 23.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.67x = 930.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930.98/26.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.91

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