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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.46, 39.83 and 24.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.46, 39.83 and 24.03 is: 36.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.46 : 39.83 = 24.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.46/39.83 = 24.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.46x = 39.83 × 24.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.46x = 956.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956.99/26.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.17

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