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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.29, 36.23 and 22.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.29, 36.23 and 22.01 is: 30.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.29 : 36.23 = 22.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.29/36.23 = 22.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.29x = 36.23 × 22.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.29x = 797.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797.57/26.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.34

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