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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.63, 36.81 and 24.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.63, 36.81 and 24.20 is: 33.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.63 : 36.81 = 24.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.63/36.81 = 24.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.63x = 36.81 × 24.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.63x = 890.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890.80/26.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.45

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