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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.58, 36.65 and 24.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.58, 36.65 and 24.13 is: 33.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.58 : 36.65 = 24.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.58/36.65 = 24.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.58x = 36.65 × 24.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.58x = 884.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884.26/26.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.27

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