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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.25, 39.16 and 24.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.25, 39.16 and 24.22 is: 36.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.25 : 39.16 = 24.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.25/39.16 = 24.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.25x = 39.16 × 24.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.25x = 948.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948.46/26.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.13

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