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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.22, 39.28 and 22.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.22, 39.28 and 22.40 is: 33.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.22 : 39.28 = 22.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.22/39.28 = 22.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.22x = 39.28 × 22.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.22x = 879.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879.87/26.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.56

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