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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.72, 39.87 and 24.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.72, 39.87 and 24.47 is: 36.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.72 : 39.87 = 24.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.72/39.87 = 24.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.72x = 39.87 × 24.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.72x = 975.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975.50/26.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.51

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