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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.55, 39.85 and 24.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.55, 39.85 and 24.41 is: 36.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.55 : 39.85 = 24.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.55/39.85 = 24.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.55x = 39.85 × 24.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.55x = 972.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972.74/26.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.64

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