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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.46, 36.47 and 24.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.46, 36.47 and 24.16 is: 33.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.46 : 36.47 = 24.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.46/36.47 = 24.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.46x = 36.47 × 24.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.46x = 881.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881.12/26.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.30

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