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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.12, 38.98 and 22.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.12, 38.98 and 22.07 is: 32.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.12 : 38.98 = 22.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.12/38.98 = 22.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.12x = 38.98 × 22.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.12x = 860.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860.29/26.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.94

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