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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.48, 36.43 and 24.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.48, 36.43 and 24.95 is: 34.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.48 : 36.43 = 24.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.48/36.43 = 24.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.48x = 36.43 × 24.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.48x = 908.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908.96/26.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.32

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