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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.89, 40.36 and 23.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.89, 40.36 and 23.70 is: 35.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.89 : 40.36 = 23.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.89/40.36 = 23.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.89x = 40.36 × 23.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.89x = 956.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956.53/26.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.57

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