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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.06, 39.04 and 22.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.06, 39.04 and 22.24 is: 33.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.06 : 39.04 = 22.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.06/39.04 = 22.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.06x = 39.04 × 22.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.06x = 868.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868.23/26.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.32

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