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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.24, 39.12 and 22.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.24, 39.12 and 22.82 is: 34.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.24 : 39.12 = 22.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.24/39.12 = 22.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.24x = 39.12 × 22.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.24x = 892.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892.72/26.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.02

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