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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.89, 40.16 and 23.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.89, 40.16 and 23.61 is: 35.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.89 : 40.16 = 23.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.89/40.16 = 23.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.89x = 40.16 × 23.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.89x = 948.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948.21/26.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.26

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