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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.76, 40.35 and 24.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.76, 40.35 and 24.52 is: 36.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.76 : 40.35 = 24.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.76/40.35 = 24.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.76x = 40.35 × 24.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.76x = 989.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989.38/26.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.97

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