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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.02, 35.88 and 22.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.02, 35.88 and 22.15 is: 30.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.02 : 35.88 = 22.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.02/35.88 = 22.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.02x = 35.88 × 22.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.02x = 794.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794.74/26.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.54

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