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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.99, 40.30 and 23.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.99, 40.30 and 23.38 is: 34.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.99 : 40.30 = 23.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.99/40.30 = 23.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.99x = 40.30 × 23.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.99x = 942.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942.21/26.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.91

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