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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.24, 39.12 and 24.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.24, 39.12 and 24.53 is: 36.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.24 : 39.12 = 24.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.24/39.12 = 24.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.24x = 39.12 × 24.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.24x = 959.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959.42/26.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.57

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