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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.51, 39.92 and 24.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.51, 39.92 and 24.04 is: 36.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.51 : 39.92 = 24.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.51/39.92 = 24.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.51x = 39.92 × 24.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.51x = 959.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959.48/26.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.19

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