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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.35, 39.32 and 22.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.35, 39.32 and 22.97 is: 34.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.35 : 39.32 = 22.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.35/39.32 = 22.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.35x = 39.32 × 22.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.35x = 903.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903.25/26.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.28

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