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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.71, 39.81 and 24.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.71, 39.81 and 24.43 is: 36.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.71 : 39.81 = 24.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.71/39.81 = 24.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.71x = 39.81 × 24.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.71x = 972.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972.56/26.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.41

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