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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.04, 35.95 and 24.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.04, 35.95 and 24.49 is: 33.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.04 : 35.95 = 24.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.04/35.95 = 24.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.04x = 35.95 × 24.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.04x = 880.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880.31/26.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.80

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