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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.93, 37.10 and 23.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.93, 37.10 and 23.48 is: 32.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.93 : 37.10 = 23.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.93/37.10 = 23.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.93x = 37.10 × 23.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.93x = 870.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870.81/26.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.34

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