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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.94, 37.25 and 23.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.94, 37.25 and 23.30 is: 32.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.94 : 37.25 = 23.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.94/37.25 = 23.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.94x = 37.25 × 23.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.94x = 867.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867.62/26.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.21

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