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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.96, 37.02 and 24.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.96, 37.02 and 24.53 is: 33.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.96 : 37.02 = 24.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.96/37.02 = 24.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.96x = 37.02 × 24.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.96x = 907.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907.87/26.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.68

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