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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.98, 37.19 and 24.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.98, 37.19 and 24.67 is: 34.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.98 : 37.19 = 24.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.98/37.19 = 24.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.98x = 37.19 × 24.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.98x = 917.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917.45/26.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.01

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