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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.76, 40.28 and 23.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.76, 40.28 and 23.46 is: 35.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.76 : 40.28 = 23.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.76/40.28 = 23.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.76x = 40.28 × 23.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.76x = 944.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944.97/26.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.31

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