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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.40, 36.45 and 24.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.40, 36.45 and 24.08 is: 33.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.40 : 36.45 = 24.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.40/36.45 = 24.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.40x = 36.45 × 24.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.40x = 877.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877.72/26.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.25

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