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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.13, 35.99 and 24.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.13, 35.99 and 24.32 is: 33.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.13 : 35.99 = 24.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.13/35.99 = 24.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.13x = 35.99 × 24.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.13x = 874.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874.98/26.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.49

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