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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.72, 39.88 and 23.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.72, 39.88 and 23.84 is: 35.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.72 : 39.88 = 23.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.72/39.88 = 23.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.72x = 39.88 × 23.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.72x = 950.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950.74/26.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.58

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