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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.21, 36.08 and 22.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.21, 36.08 and 22.11 is: 30.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.21 : 36.08 = 22.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.21/36.08 = 22.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.21x = 36.08 × 22.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.21x = 797.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797.62/26.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.44

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