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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.63, 40.02 and 24.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.63, 40.02 and 24.23 is: 36.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.63 : 40.02 = 24.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.63/40.02 = 24.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.63x = 40.02 × 24.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.63x = 969.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969.69/26.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.42

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