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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.94, 37.15 and 23.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.94, 37.15 and 23.43 is: 32.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.94 : 37.15 = 23.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.94/37.15 = 23.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.94x = 37.15 × 23.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.94x = 870.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870.31/26.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.31

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