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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.49, 36.37 and 24.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.49, 36.37 and 24.44 is: 33.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.49 : 36.37 = 24.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.49/36.37 = 24.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.49x = 36.37 × 24.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.49x = 888.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888.88/26.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.56

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