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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.02, 35.84 and 22.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.02, 35.84 and 22.94 is: 31.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.02 : 35.84 = 22.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.02/35.84 = 22.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.02x = 35.84 × 22.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.02x = 822.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822.17/26.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.60

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