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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.89, 40.30 and 24.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.89, 40.30 and 24.31 is: 36.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.89 : 40.30 = 24.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.89/40.30 = 24.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.89x = 40.30 × 24.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.89x = 979.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979.57/26.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.43

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