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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.01, 38.97 and 24.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.01, 38.97 and 24.03 is: 36.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.01 : 38.97 = 24.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.01/38.97 = 24.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.01x = 38.97 × 24.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.01x = 936.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936.45/26.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.00

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