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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.80, 36.81 and 23.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.80, 36.81 and 23.96 is: 32.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.80 : 36.81 = 23.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.80/36.81 = 23.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.80x = 36.81 × 23.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.80x = 881.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881.97/26.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.91

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