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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.94, 37.06 and 23.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.94, 37.06 and 23.06 is: 31.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.94 : 37.06 = 23.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.94/37.06 = 23.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.94x = 37.06 × 23.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.94x = 854.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854.49/26.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.72

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