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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.02, 38.95 and 22.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.02, 38.95 and 22.58 is: 33.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.02 : 38.95 = 22.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.02/38.95 = 22.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.02x = 38.95 × 22.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.02x = 879.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879.39/26.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.79

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