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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.17, 36.03 and 22.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.17, 36.03 and 22.71 is: 31.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.17 : 36.03 = 22.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.17/36.03 = 22.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.17x = 36.03 × 22.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.17x = 818.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818.24/26.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.27

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