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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.04, 38.79 and 24.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.04, 38.79 and 24.73 is: 36.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.04 : 38.79 = 24.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.04/38.79 = 24.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.04x = 38.79 × 24.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.04x = 959.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959.28/26.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.84

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