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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.79, 40.10 and 24.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.79, 40.10 and 24.05 is: 35.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.79 : 40.10 = 24.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.79/40.10 = 24.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.79x = 40.10 × 24.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.79x = 964.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964.08/26.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.99

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