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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.02, 35.82 and 24.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.02, 35.82 and 24.22 is: 33.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.02 : 35.82 = 24.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.02/35.82 = 24.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.02x = 35.82 × 24.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.02x = 867.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867.56/26.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.34

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