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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.72, 39.90 and 23.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.72, 39.90 and 23.68 is: 35.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.72 : 39.90 = 23.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.72/39.90 = 23.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.72x = 39.90 × 23.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.72x = 944.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944.83/26.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.36

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