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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.22, 36.06 and 24.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.22, 36.06 and 24.24 is: 33.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.22 : 36.06 = 24.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.22/36.06 = 24.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.22x = 36.06 × 24.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.22x = 874.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874.09/26.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.34

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