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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.11, 35.91 and 22.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.11, 35.91 and 22.81 is: 31.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.11 : 35.91 = 22.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.11/35.91 = 22.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.11x = 35.91 × 22.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.11x = 819.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819.11/26.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.37

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