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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.32, 36.36 and 22.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.32, 36.36 and 22.24 is: 30.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.32 : 36.36 = 22.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.32/36.36 = 22.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.32x = 36.36 × 22.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.32x = 808.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808.65/26.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.72

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