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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.65, 36.78 and 24.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.65, 36.78 and 24.72 is: 34.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.65 : 36.78 = 24.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.65/36.78 = 24.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.65x = 36.78 × 24.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.65x = 908.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908.97/26.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.11

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