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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.08, 36.04 and 22.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.08, 36.04 and 22.88 is: 31.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.08 : 36.04 = 22.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.08/36.04 = 22.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.08x = 36.04 × 22.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.08x = 824.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824.60/26.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.62

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