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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.28, 36.11 and 22.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.28, 36.11 and 22.17 is: 30.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.28 : 36.11 = 22.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.28/36.11 = 22.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.28x = 36.11 × 22.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.28x = 800.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800.45/26.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.46

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