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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.62, 39.71 and 24.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.62, 39.71 and 24.06 is: 35.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.62 : 39.71 = 24.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.62/39.71 = 24.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.62x = 39.71 × 24.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.62x = 955.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955.42/26.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.89

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