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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.91, 37.17 and 24.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.91, 37.17 and 24.21 is: 33.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.91 : 37.17 = 24.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.91/37.17 = 24.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.91x = 37.17 × 24.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.91x = 899.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899.89/26.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.44

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