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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.63, 36.75 and 24.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.63, 36.75 and 24.06 is: 33.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.63 : 36.75 = 24.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.63/36.75 = 24.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.63x = 36.75 × 24.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.63x = 884.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884.21/26.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.21

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