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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.81, 36.92 and 24.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.81, 36.92 and 24.38 is: 33.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.81 : 36.92 = 24.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.81/36.92 = 24.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.81x = 36.92 × 24.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.81x = 899.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899.99/26.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.57

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