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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.72, 39.86 and 23.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.72, 39.86 and 23.10 is: 34.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.72 : 39.86 = 23.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.72/39.86 = 23.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.72x = 39.86 × 23.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.72x = 920.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920.77/26.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.46

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