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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.33, 39.67 and 24.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.33, 39.67 and 24.35 is: 36.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.33 : 39.67 = 24.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.33/39.67 = 24.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.33x = 39.67 × 24.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.33x = 965.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965.84/26.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.68

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