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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.91, 40.17 and 24.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.91, 40.17 and 24.17 is: 36.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.91 : 40.17 = 24.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.91/40.17 = 24.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.91x = 40.17 × 24.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.91x = 971.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971.07/26.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.09

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