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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.00, 38.73 and 24.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.00, 38.73 and 24.83 is: 37.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.00 : 38.73 = 24.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.00/38.73 = 24.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.00x = 38.73 × 24.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.00x = 961.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961.84/26.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.00

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