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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.41, 39.40 and 24.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.41, 39.40 and 24.08 is: 35.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.41 : 39.40 = 24.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.41/39.40 = 24.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.41x = 39.40 × 24.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.41x = 948.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948.63/26.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.92

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