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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.46, 39.88 and 24.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.46, 39.88 and 24.50 is: 36.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.46 : 39.88 = 24.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.46/39.88 = 24.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.46x = 39.88 × 24.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.46x = 976.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976.94/26.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.92

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