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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.22, 36.22 and 20.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.22, 36.22 and 20.80 is: 28.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.22 : 36.22 = 20.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.22/36.22 = 20.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.22x = 36.22 × 20.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.22x = 753.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753.38/26.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.73

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