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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.85, 36.97 and 24.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.85, 36.97 and 24.40 is: 33.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.85 : 36.97 = 24.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.85/36.97 = 24.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.85x = 36.97 × 24.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.85x = 902.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902.07/26.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.60

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