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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.31, 39.22 and 22.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.31, 39.22 and 22.92 is: 34.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.31 : 39.22 = 22.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.31/39.22 = 22.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.31x = 39.22 × 22.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.31x = 898.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898.92/26.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.17

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