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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.86, 37.16 and 26.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.86, 37.16 and 26.24 is: 36.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.86 : 37.16 = 26.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.86/37.16 = 26.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.86x = 37.16 × 26.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.86x = 975.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975.08/26.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.30

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