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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.04, 35.78 and 24.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.04, 35.78 and 24.53 is: 33.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.04 : 35.78 = 24.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.04/35.78 = 24.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.04x = 35.78 × 24.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.04x = 877.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877.38/26.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.69

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