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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.93, 36.99 and 24.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.93, 36.99 and 24.57 is: 33.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.93 : 36.99 = 24.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.93/36.99 = 24.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.93x = 36.99 × 24.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.93x = 908.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908.84/26.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.75

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