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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.33, 39.62 and 22.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.33, 39.62 and 22.08 is: 33.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.33 : 39.62 = 22.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.33/39.62 = 22.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.33x = 39.62 × 22.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.33x = 874.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874.81/26.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.22

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