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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.05, 39.08 and 22.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.05, 39.08 and 22.53 is: 33.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.05 : 39.08 = 22.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.05/39.08 = 22.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.05x = 39.08 × 22.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.05x = 880.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880.36/26.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.80

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