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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.19, 39.06 and 24.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.19, 39.06 and 24.17 is: 36.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.19 : 39.06 = 24.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.19/39.06 = 24.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.19x = 39.06 × 24.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.19x = 943.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943.88/26.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.04

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