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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.85, 40.24 and 23.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.85, 40.24 and 23.04 is: 34.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.85 : 40.24 = 23.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.85/40.24 = 23.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.85x = 40.24 × 23.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.85x = 927.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927.13/26.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.53

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