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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.03, 35.93 and 22.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.03, 35.93 and 22.94 is: 31.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.03 : 35.93 = 22.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.03/35.93 = 22.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.03x = 35.93 × 22.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.03x = 824.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824.12/26.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.66

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