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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.76, 39.90 and 23.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.76, 39.90 and 23.74 is: 35.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.76 : 39.90 = 23.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.76/39.90 = 23.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.76x = 39.90 × 23.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.76x = 947.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947.23/26.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.40

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