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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.92, 37.18 and 23.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.92, 37.18 and 23.28 is: 32.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.92 : 37.18 = 23.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.92/37.18 = 23.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.92x = 37.18 × 23.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.92x = 865.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865.55/26.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.15

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