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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.21, 39.34 and 22.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.21, 39.34 and 22.44 is: 33.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.21 : 39.34 = 22.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.21/39.34 = 22.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.21x = 39.34 × 22.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.21x = 882.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882.79/26.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.68

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