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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.02, 38.99 and 22.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.02, 38.99 and 22.46 is: 33.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.02 : 38.99 = 22.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.02/38.99 = 22.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.02x = 38.99 × 22.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.02x = 875.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875.72/26.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.66

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