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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.38, 39.76 and 24.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.38, 39.76 and 24.18 is: 36.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.38 : 39.76 = 24.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.38/39.76 = 24.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.38x = 39.76 × 24.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.38x = 961.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961.40/26.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.44

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