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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.24, 36.17 and 24.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.24, 36.17 and 24.75 is: 34.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.24 : 36.17 = 24.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.24/36.17 = 24.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.24x = 36.17 × 24.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.24x = 895.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895.21/26.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.12

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