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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.12, 35.80 and 24.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.12, 35.80 and 24.76 is: 33.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.12 : 35.80 = 24.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.12/35.80 = 24.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.12x = 35.80 × 24.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.12x = 886.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886.41/26.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.94

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