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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.19, 36.09 and 24.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.19, 36.09 and 24.37 is: 33.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.19 : 36.09 = 24.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.19/36.09 = 24.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.19x = 36.09 × 24.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.19x = 879.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879.51/26.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.58

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