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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.85, 36.91 and 23.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.85, 36.91 and 23.79 is: 32.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.85 : 36.91 = 23.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.85/36.91 = 23.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.85x = 36.91 × 23.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.85x = 878.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878.09/26.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.70

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