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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.28, 39.22 and 24.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.28, 39.22 and 24.40 is: 36.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.28 : 39.22 = 24.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.28/39.22 = 24.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.28x = 39.22 × 24.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.28x = 956.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956.97/26.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.42

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