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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.26, 36.16 and 24.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.26, 36.16 and 24.42 is: 33.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.26 : 36.16 = 24.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.26/36.16 = 24.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.26x = 36.16 × 24.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.26x = 883.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883.03/26.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.63

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