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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.18, 36.23 and 22.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.18, 36.23 and 22.96 is: 31.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.18 : 36.23 = 22.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.18/36.23 = 22.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.18x = 36.23 × 22.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.18x = 831.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831.54/26.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.76

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