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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.97, 40.28 and 23.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.97, 40.28 and 23.18 is: 34.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.97 : 40.28 = 23.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.97/40.28 = 23.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.97x = 40.28 × 23.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.97x = 933.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933.37/26.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.61

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