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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.71, 39.87 and 24.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.71, 39.87 and 24.93 is: 37.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.71 : 39.87 = 24.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.71/39.87 = 24.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.71x = 39.87 × 24.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.71x = 993.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993.96/26.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.22

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