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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.93, 37.07 and 23.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.93, 37.07 and 23.03 is: 31.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.93 : 37.07 = 23.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.93/37.07 = 23.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.93x = 37.07 × 23.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.93x = 853.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853.79/26.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.70

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