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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.16, 39.25 and 22.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.16, 39.25 and 22.94 is: 34.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.16 : 39.25 = 22.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.16/39.25 = 22.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.16x = 39.25 × 22.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.16x = 900.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900.25/26.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.42

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