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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.30, 39.27 and 22.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.30, 39.27 and 22.24 is: 33.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.30 : 39.27 = 22.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.30/39.27 = 22.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.30x = 39.27 × 22.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.30x = 873.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873.36/26.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.21

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