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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.28, 39.45 and 24.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.28, 39.45 and 24.15 is: 36.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.28 : 39.45 = 24.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.28/39.45 = 24.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.28x = 39.45 × 24.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.28x = 952.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952.72/26.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.25

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