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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.08, 35.92 and 23.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.08, 35.92 and 23.22 is: 31.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.08 : 35.92 = 23.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.08/35.92 = 23.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.08x = 35.92 × 23.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.08x = 834.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834.06/26.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.98

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