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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.80, 40.01 and 23.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.80, 40.01 and 23.80 is: 35.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.80 : 40.01 = 23.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.80/40.01 = 23.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.80x = 40.01 × 23.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.80x = 952.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952.24/26.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.53

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