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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.88, 36.99 and 23.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.88, 36.99 and 23.42 is: 32.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.88 : 36.99 = 23.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.88/36.99 = 23.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.88x = 36.99 × 23.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.88x = 866.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866.40/26.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.23

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