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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.02, 39.18 and 22.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.02, 39.18 and 22.68 is: 34.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.02 : 39.18 = 22.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.02/39.18 = 22.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.02x = 39.18 × 22.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.02x = 888.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888.56/26.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.15

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