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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.35, 39.46 and 22.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.35, 39.46 and 22.59 is: 33.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.35 : 39.46 = 22.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.35/39.46 = 22.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.35x = 39.46 × 22.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.35x = 891.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891.40/26.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.83

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