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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.16, 36.08 and 24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.16, 36.08 and 24 is: 33.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.16 : 36.08 = 24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.16/36.08 = 24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.16x = 36.08 × 24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.16x = 865.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865.92/26.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.10

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