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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.71, 39.98 and 23.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.71, 39.98 and 23.29 is: 34.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.71 : 39.98 = 23.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.71/39.98 = 23.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.71x = 39.98 × 23.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.71x = 931.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931.31/26.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.87

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