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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.51, 39.51 and 24.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.51, 39.51 and 24.08 is: 35.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.51 : 39.51 = 24.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.51/39.51 = 24.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.51x = 39.51 × 24.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.51x = 951.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951.20/26.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.89

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