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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.33, 39.45 and 24.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.33, 39.45 and 24.10 is: 36.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.33 : 39.45 = 24.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.33/39.45 = 24.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.33x = 39.45 × 24.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.33x = 950.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950.74/26.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.12

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