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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.15, 36.03 and 24.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.15, 36.03 and 24.33 is: 33.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.15 : 36.03 = 24.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.15/36.03 = 24.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.15x = 36.03 × 24.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.15x = 876.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876.61/26.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.53

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