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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.15, 39.15 and 24.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.15, 39.15 and 24.55 is: 36.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.15 : 39.15 = 24.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.15/39.15 = 24.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.15x = 39.15 × 24.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.15x = 961.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961.13/26.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.75

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