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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.79, 39.98 and 23.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.79, 39.98 and 23.73 is: 35.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.79 : 39.98 = 23.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.79/39.98 = 23.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.79x = 39.98 × 23.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.79x = 948.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948.61/26.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.41

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