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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.84, 37.02 and 23.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.84, 37.02 and 23.78 is: 32.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.84 : 37.02 = 23.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.84/37.02 = 23.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.84x = 37.02 × 23.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.84x = 880.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880.52/26.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.80

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