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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.07, 38.89 and 24.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.07, 38.89 and 24.52 is: 36.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.07 : 38.89 = 24.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.07/38.89 = 24.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.07x = 38.89 × 24.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.07x = 953.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953.58/26.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.58

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