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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.62, 40.12 and 24.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.62, 40.12 and 24.76 is: 37.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.62 : 40.12 = 24.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.62/40.12 = 24.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.62x = 40.12 × 24.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.62x = 993.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993.37/26.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.32

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