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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.16, 35.84 and 24.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.16, 35.84 and 24.72 is: 33.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.16 : 35.84 = 24.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.16/35.84 = 24.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.16x = 35.84 × 24.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.16x = 885.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885.96/26.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.87

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