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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.85, 36.84 and 24.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.85, 36.84 and 24.42 is: 33.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.85 : 36.84 = 24.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.85/36.84 = 24.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.85x = 36.84 × 24.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.85x = 899.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899.63/26.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.51

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