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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.04, 39.21 and 22.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.04, 39.21 and 22.69 is: 34.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.04 : 39.21 = 22.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.04/39.21 = 22.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.04x = 39.21 × 22.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.04x = 889.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889.66/26.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.17

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