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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.86, 40.04 and 23.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.86, 40.04 and 23.02 is: 34.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.86 : 40.04 = 23.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.86/40.04 = 23.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.86x = 40.04 × 23.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.86x = 921.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921.72/26.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.32

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