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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.70, 39.84 and 23.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.70, 39.84 and 23.12 is: 34.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.70 : 39.84 = 23.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.70/39.84 = 23.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.70x = 39.84 × 23.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.70x = 921.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921.10/26.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.50

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