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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.68, 36.79 and 23.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.68, 36.79 and 23.44 is: 32.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.68 : 36.79 = 23.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.68/36.79 = 23.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.68x = 36.79 × 23.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.68x = 862.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862.36/26.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.32

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