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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.10, 38.92 and 24.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.10, 38.92 and 24.80 is: 36.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.10 : 38.92 = 24.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.10/38.92 = 24.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.10x = 38.92 × 24.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.10x = 965.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965.22/26.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.98

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