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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.52, 39.51 and 24.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.52, 39.51 and 24.86 is: 37.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.52 : 39.51 = 24.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.52/39.51 = 24.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.52x = 39.51 × 24.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.52x = 982.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982.32/26.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.04

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