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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.85, 40.06 and 23.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.85, 40.06 and 23.01 is: 34.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.85 : 40.06 = 23.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.85/40.06 = 23.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.85x = 40.06 × 23.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.85x = 921.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921.64/26.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.32

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