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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.79, 40.13 and 24.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.79, 40.13 and 24.15 is: 36.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.79 : 40.13 = 24.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.79/40.13 = 24.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.79x = 40.13 × 24.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.79x = 969.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969.02/26.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.17

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