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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.07, 36.05 and 22.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.07, 36.05 and 22.65 is: 31.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.07 : 36.05 = 22.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.07/36.05 = 22.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.07x = 36.05 × 22.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.07x = 816.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816.42/26.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.32

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