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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.12, 36.10 and 22.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.12, 36.10 and 22.56 is: 31.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.12 : 36.10 = 22.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.12/36.10 = 22.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.12x = 36.10 × 22.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.12x = 814.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814.42/26.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.18

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