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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.79, 36.88 and 23.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.79, 36.88 and 23.34 is: 32.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.79 : 36.88 = 23.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.79/36.88 = 23.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.79x = 36.88 × 23.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.79x = 860.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860.78/26.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.13

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