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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.79, 36.97 and 24.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.79, 36.97 and 24.58 is: 33.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.79 : 36.97 = 24.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.79/36.97 = 24.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.79x = 36.97 × 24.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.79x = 908.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908.72/26.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.92

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