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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.87, 36.96 and 23.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.87, 36.96 and 23.75 is: 32.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.87 : 36.96 = 23.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.87/36.96 = 23.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.87x = 36.96 × 23.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.87x = 877.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877.62/26.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.67

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