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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.07, 36.03 and 24.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.07, 36.03 and 24.39 is: 33.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.07 : 36.03 = 24.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.07/36.03 = 24.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.07x = 36.03 × 24.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.07x = 878.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878.77/26.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.71

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