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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.71, 36.86 and 24.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.71, 36.86 and 24.41 is: 33.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.71 : 36.86 = 24.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.71/36.86 = 24.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.71x = 36.86 × 24.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.71x = 899.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899.72/26.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.69

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