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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.93, 36.93 and 24.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.93, 36.93 and 24.90 is: 34.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.93 : 36.93 = 24.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.93/36.93 = 24.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.93x = 36.93 × 24.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.93x = 919.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919.56/26.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.15

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