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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.75, 40.05 and 23.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.75, 40.05 and 23.37 is: 34.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.75 : 40.05 = 23.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.75/40.05 = 23.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.75x = 40.05 × 23.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.75x = 935.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935.97/26.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.99

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