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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.22, 39.14 and 23.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.22, 39.14 and 23.19 is: 34.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.22 : 39.14 = 23.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.22/39.14 = 23.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.22x = 39.14 × 23.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.22x = 907.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907.48/26.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.61

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