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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.89, 37.02 and 23.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.89, 37.02 and 23.23 is: 31.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.89 : 37.02 = 23.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.89/37.02 = 23.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.89x = 37.02 × 23.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.89x = 859.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859.97/26.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.98

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