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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.78, 37.02 and 23.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.78, 37.02 and 23.62 is: 32.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.78 : 37.02 = 23.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.78/37.02 = 23.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.78x = 37.02 × 23.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.78x = 874.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874.41/26.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.65

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