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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.83, 36.80 and 23.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.83, 36.80 and 23.59 is: 32.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.83 : 36.80 = 23.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.83/36.80 = 23.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.83x = 36.80 × 23.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.83x = 868.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868.11/26.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.36

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