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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.79, 40.25 and 23.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.79, 40.25 and 23.41 is: 35.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.79 : 40.25 = 23.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.79/40.25 = 23.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.79x = 40.25 × 23.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.79x = 942.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942.25/26.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.17

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