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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.88, 39.96 and 24.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.88, 39.96 and 24.60 is: 36.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.88 : 39.96 = 24.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.88/39.96 = 24.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.88x = 39.96 × 24.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.88x = 983.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983.02/26.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.57

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