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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.33, 36.25 and 24.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.33, 36.25 and 24.64 is: 33.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.33 : 36.25 = 24.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.33/36.25 = 24.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.33x = 36.25 × 24.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.33x = 893.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893.05/26.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.92

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