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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.16, 35.96 and 24.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.16, 35.96 and 24.36 is: 33.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.16 : 35.96 = 24.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.16/35.96 = 24.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.16x = 35.96 × 24.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.16x = 875.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875.86/26.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.48

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