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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.52, 39.69 and 24.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.52, 39.69 and 24.04 is: 35.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.52 : 39.69 = 24.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.52/39.69 = 24.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.52x = 39.69 × 24.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.52x = 954.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954.15/26.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.99

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