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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.32, 36.28 and 22.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.32, 36.28 and 22.64 is: 31.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.32 : 36.28 = 22.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.32/36.28 = 22.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.32x = 36.28 × 22.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.32x = 821.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821.38/26.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.21

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