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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.16, 36.14 and 24.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.16, 36.14 and 24.75 is: 34.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.16 : 36.14 = 24.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.16/36.14 = 24.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.16x = 36.14 × 24.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.16x = 894.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894.47/26.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.20

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