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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.78, 40.10 and 23.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.78, 40.10 and 23.00 is: 34.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.78 : 40.10 = 23.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.78/40.10 = 23.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.78x = 40.10 × 23.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.78x = 921.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921.98/26.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.43

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