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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.38, 39.38 and 24.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.38, 39.38 and 24.11 is: 35.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.38 : 39.38 = 24.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.38/39.38 = 24.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.38x = 39.38 × 24.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.38x = 949.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949.32/26.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.99

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