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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.69, 37.01 and 23.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.69, 37.01 and 23.99 is: 33.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.69 : 37.01 = 23.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.69/37.01 = 23.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.69x = 37.01 × 23.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.69x = 887.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887.74/26.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.27

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