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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.06, 38.86 and 24.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.06, 38.86 and 24.53 is: 36.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.06 : 38.86 = 24.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.06/38.86 = 24.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.06x = 38.86 × 24.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.06x = 952.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952.98/26.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.58

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