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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.78, 39.98 and 24.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.78, 39.98 and 24.44 is: 36.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.78 : 39.98 = 24.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.78/39.98 = 24.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.78x = 39.98 × 24.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.78x = 977.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977.11/26.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.49

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