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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.06, 38.89 and 24.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.06, 38.89 and 24.39 is: 36.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.06 : 38.89 = 24.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.06/38.89 = 24.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.06x = 38.89 × 24.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.06x = 948.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948.53/26.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.40

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