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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.82, 37.02 and 24.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.82, 37.02 and 24.12 is: 33.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.82 : 37.02 = 24.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.82/37.02 = 24.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.82x = 37.02 × 24.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.82x = 892.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892.92/26.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.29

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