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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.70, 36.74 and 24.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.70, 36.74 and 24.66 is: 33.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.70 : 36.74 = 24.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.70/36.74 = 24.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.70x = 36.74 × 24.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.70x = 906.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906.01/26.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.93

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