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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26, 35.96 and 24.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26, 35.96 and 24.72 is: 34.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26 : 35.96 = 24.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26/35.96 = 24.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26x = 35.96 × 24.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26x = 888.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888.93/26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.19

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