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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.72, 36.84 and 23.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.72, 36.84 and 23.12 is: 31.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.72 : 36.84 = 23.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.72/36.84 = 23.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.72x = 36.84 × 23.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.72x = 851.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851.74/26.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.88

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