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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.18, 39.28 and 22.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.18, 39.28 and 22.64 is: 33.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.18 : 39.28 = 22.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.18/39.28 = 22.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.18x = 39.28 × 22.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.18x = 889.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889.30/26.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.97

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