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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.06, 36.13 and 24.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.06, 36.13 and 24.68 is: 34.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.06 : 36.13 = 24.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.06/36.13 = 24.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.06x = 36.13 × 24.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.06x = 891.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891.69/26.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.22

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