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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.07, 38.91 and 22.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.07, 38.91 and 22.20 is: 33.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.07 : 38.91 = 22.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.07/38.91 = 22.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.07x = 38.91 × 22.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.07x = 863.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863.80/26.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.13

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