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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.68, 36.76 and 24.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.68, 36.76 and 24.93 is: 34.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.68 : 36.76 = 24.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.68/36.76 = 24.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.68x = 36.76 × 24.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.68x = 916.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916.43/26.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.35

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