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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.05, 39.26 and 24.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.05, 39.26 and 24.83 is: 37.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.05 : 39.26 = 24.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.05/39.26 = 24.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.05x = 39.26 × 24.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.05x = 974.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974.83/26.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.42

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