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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.04, 35.95 and 22.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.04, 35.95 and 22.31 is: 30.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.04 : 35.95 = 22.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.04/35.95 = 22.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.04x = 35.95 × 22.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.04x = 802.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802.04/26.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.80

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