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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.03, 35.75 and 24.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.03, 35.75 and 24.15 is: 33.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.03 : 35.75 = 24.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.03/35.75 = 24.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.03x = 35.75 × 24.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.03x = 863.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863.24/26.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.17

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