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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.82, 40.01 and 24.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.82, 40.01 and 24.88 is: 37.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.82 : 40.01 = 24.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.82/40.01 = 24.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.82x = 40.01 × 24.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.82x = 995.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995.45/26.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.12

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